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Sleep Disorders in the ElderlyDownloads

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A 72-year-old woman with insomnia participates in a sleep study. As part of the study protocol, she has EEG leads attached, then goes to sleep. At one point during the evening, 12-16 Hz sleep spindles and K-complexes are observed. Which stage of sleep is associated with this pattern?

AREM

BStage 1

CStage 2

DStage 3

2

Which anxiolytic acts through 5-HT1A receptor partial agonism without exhibiting significant anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant properties?

ADiazepam

BZolpidem

CPhenobarbitone

DBuspirone

3

A child presents with night blindness, delayed dark adaptation. Which investigation is to be done further to confirm the diagnosis?

AERG

BRetinoscopy

CDark adaptometry

DEOG

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