A 52-year-old man with obesity, loud snoring and daytime sleepiness is seen in clinic. His partner reports apnoeic episodes at night. What is the most...

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A 52-year-old man with obesity, loud snoring and daytime sleepiness is seen in clinic. His partner reports apnoeic episodes at night. What is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Order overnight polysomnography

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Start stimulant medication for daytime sleepiness

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Order CT scan of the chest

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Reassure and advise weight loss only

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Prescribe benzodiazepines at night to improve sleep

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Obstructive sleep apnoea

A 52-year-old man with obesity, loud snoring and daytime sleepiness is seen in clinic. His partner reports apnoeic episodes at night. What is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis?