A 40-year-old man presents with daytime sleepiness and impaired concentration and memory. On examination his BMI is 41 kg/m2, BP is 160/100 mm Hg. His awake ABG analysis is given: PaO2=66 mm Hg, PaCO2=50 mm Hg, HCO3=28 mEq/L. What is the most likely diagnosis?
AObstructive sleep apnea
BNarcolepsy
CObesity hypoventilation syndrome
DCentral sleep apnea
A 32-year-old man comes to the physician complaining of excessive sleepiness for the past several months. He reports falling asleep while dealing with customers and had a near accident when he fell asleep while driving. The patient reports that he occasionally hears voices while falling asleep and finds himself "temporarily frozen" and unable to move upon awakening. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
AMelatonin
BModafinil
CClonazepam
DContinuous positive airway pressure
Narcolepsy is associated with?
ALate age of onset
BHypnagogic hallucination
CDecreased NREM sleep
DNormal sleep architecture
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