Medical Emergencies · single question
Which finding would you NOT expect in a patient with obstructive sleep apnea?
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Correct answer: C. Hypotension
- A. Expected — OSA is an independent risk factor for systemic and pulmonary hypertension.
- B. Expected — obesity and neck circumference >17 in (men) are major OSA risk factors.
- C. Correct. OSA is associated with HYPERtension, not hypotension. Repeated apneic episodes drive sympathetic surges and nocturnal blood-pressure elevation; OSA is a recognized cause of resistant hypertension.
- D. Expected — fragmented sleep produces excessive daytime sleepiness (a core Epworth/STOP-BANG item).
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