Sleeping disorder q! - ellendemsky

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A husband comes to the family physician to discuss his wife's sleep behavior. During the past 2 months, she has been kicking and hitting him in her sleep. She does not remember these occurences the next morning or if he wakens her in the night. He is concernd that she has developed some anger toward him, which she is unwilling or unable to discuss. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A: Narcolepsy
B: Night terrors
C: Non-REM sleep disorder
D: Rapid eye movement sleep disorder
E: Sleep apnea disorder

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b??

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c?

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This is a interesting q, you have to think hard to get it right!

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D: Rapid eye movement sleep disorder

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kind of REM sleep behavior disorder

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i dont think it is d becuz REM is concerned with dreams not terrors..
am bet A or c

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mmm...could be sleep apnea?

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c c

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durng REM, the musles usually are hypotonic, how can she act out?