Which of the following characteristics are typically associated with sleep apnea? 1. Male patient 2. Over the age of 40 years 3. Hypotensive 4. Loud snoring during sleep
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 4 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only
ANS: B
Patients with sleep apnea more commonly are men (three times greater frequency than among women), are older than 40 years, and have hypertension (Box 33-2).
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