Which of the following factors increase a patient's risk for obstructive sleep apnea? 1. Systemic hypertension 2. Exercising late in the day 3. Excessive coffee drinking 4. Alcohol consumption close to bedtime

a. 1 and 2 c. 3 and 4
b. 2 and 3 d. 1 and 4

ANS: D
Some factors that add to the risk of obstructive sleep apnea include systemic hypertension, inges-tion of central nervous system depressants, and alcohol consumption close to bedtime.