Mrs. Smith has been using a resorscinol agent called metaproterenol at home via a small volume nebulizer for her therapy for 15 years. Lately, the effects of the medication have not been lasting long enough.  Which of the following could be safely substituted?

Hypopnea is described as a reduction in airflow of at least 30% for at least 10 seconds.

The deepest sleep is found in:

During _____ sleep, the EEG shows random, fast, low voltage, sawtooth waves. The EOG activity will be increased

Which of the following is nebulized prior to transtracheal aspiration?

A 52 y/o male patient is undergoing a sleep study with CPAP and oxygen titration. 2 L/M O2 is being bled into a CPAP level of 8 cmH2O. SpO2 readings fluctuate between 83-86%. The respiratory therapist would interpret this information as

Which of the following apply to central sleep apnea?                         1.         Lack of diaphragmatic movement                         2.         Loud snoring                         3.         Lack of inspiratory air flow                         4.         Relaxed upper airway muscles

Dreaming sleep is usually referred to as:

Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) is associated with which of the following?

Sleep apnea is defined as cessation of airflow for at least ______ seconds during sleep.