Which of the following are parameters used to confirm the metabolic syndrome associated with obstructive sleep apnea?
1. Low triglycerides
2. Insulin resistance
3. Hypertension
4. Impaired glucose intolerance
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: D
The metabolic syndrome includes three of the following: waist circumference greater than 102 cm, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and elevated triglyceride levels.
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