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Obstructive sleep apnea — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModerateRespiratoryObstructive sleep apneaABFM Board

A 64-year-old man with hypertension and obesity snores loudly and has witnessed apneas. He feels sleepy while driving. BMI is 36 kg/m² and blood pressure is 148/88 mm Hg. Which of the following screening tests is indicated?

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Correct answer: C — Home sleep apnea testing or polysomnography

Excessive daytime sleepiness with witnessed apneas suggests obstructive sleep apnea. Diagnostic sleep testing is indicated before treatment, with home testing appropriate in many uncomplicated adults.

Reference: American Academy of Sleep Medicine OSA Diagnostic Guideline