Question 1

Medical treatments for severe sleep apnea include medication, mechanical devices, and .

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A)   surgery
B)   exercise of the neck muscles
C)   a high protein diet
D)   changing the patient's sleep scheduleE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by

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A)   complete cessation of respiratory activity for brief periods.
B)   interruption of air flow and brief cessation of respiratory activity.
C)   interruption of air flow without cessation of respiratory activity.
D)   central nervous system disorders and trauma.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Fred has been having a great deal of trouble initiating and maintaining sleep. He guesses that he is sleeping for an average of about 3 hours each night and complains that he feels terrible during the day. In addition, Fred has always experienced some anxiety but has recently felt a tremendous increase in his overall anxiety level. The existence of both a sleep disorder and anxiety

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A)   makes the diagnosis of primary insomnia incorrect.
B)   increases our confidence that primary insomnia is the correct diagnosis.
C)   indicates that the insomnia is a result of the anxiety rather than a cause of the anxiety.
D)   is extremely common since sleep problems can be both a cause and a result of anxiety.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Susan, a woman of relatively normal weight, sometimes eats huge quantities of junk food with no ability to stop herself. She follows this with long periods of complete fasting. Based on this information, Susan

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A)   might be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.
B)   should be diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.
C)   will not be diagnosed with any disorder because she is of normal weight.
D)   cannot be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa because she is not purging.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A common medical complication found in both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa is .

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A)   brittle hair
B)   downy hair on limbs
C)   electrolyte imbalance
D)   cessation of menstrual cycleE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

With regard to treatment for eating disorders, Prozac is considered to be an effective treatment in the long term for

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A)   anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa.
B)   bulimia nervosa but not anorexia nervosa.
C)   both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa .
D)   neither anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Sleep research suggests that

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A)   REM sleep is related to depression.
B)   sleep abnormalities follow clinical depression.
C)   sleep problems don't predict who is at risk for later mood disorders.
D)   sleep deprivation has permanent antidepressant effects on some people.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Cataplexy as experienced by patients with narcolepsy can be characterized by

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A)   sudden, minor loss of muscle tone.
B)   physical collapse.
C)   slight muscle weakness.
D)   any of theseE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Individuals suffering from primary insomnia

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A)   do not sleep at all.
B)   have difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep.
C)   wake up during their sleep cycle with severe nightmares.
D)   frequently sleepwalk.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

While suddenly and unexpectedly falling asleep during normal waking hours, Sarah experiences vivid hallucinations of being in a horrible car crash. The experience is so realistic that she actually feels physical sensations as if the hallucination were real. Sarah's most likely diagnosis is .

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A)   sleep apnea
B)   hypersomnia
C)   schizophrenia
D)   narcolepsyE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

With respect to eating disorders, drug treatments

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A)   have not been found to be effective in the treating of anorexia nervosa.
B)   had no benefit in preventing relapse in patients with anorexia nervosa.
C)   do not have long-lasting effects on bulimia nervosa.
D)   all of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Of the following, the only symptom that both patients with narcolepsy and patients with hypersomnolence disorder experience is

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A)   falling asleep during normal waking hours.
B)   sudden loss of muscle tone.
C)   sleep paralysis.
D)   hypnagogic hallucinations.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following conditions is thought to be a potential explanation for UFO experiences?

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A)   Sleep paralysis
B)   Cataplexy
C)   Hypnagogic hallucinations
D)   Sleep apneaE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Sam sleeps for 8 or more hours every night but never feels rested. He can't understand why he is always tired despite the fact that he reports no difficulties with the quality or quantity of his sleep. Of the following, Sam's most likely diagnosis is .

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A)   hypersomnolence disorder
B)   sleep apnea
C)   narcolepsy
D)   non-specific parasomniaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The males most likely to develop an eating disorder such as bulimia nervosa are those who are .

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A)   overweight
B)   depressed
C)   homosexual
D)   only childrenE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Seriously obese adolescents are most likely to lose weight with

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A)   the use of medications.
B)   the use of behavioral treatments.
C)   the combination of medications and behavioral treatments.
D)   the use of surgery.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

The best evidence that binge-eating disorder (BED)  may not just be a special case of bulimia nervosa is that

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A)   more males than females suffer from BED.
B)   no genetic component has been identified for BED.
C)   there is a greater likelihood of remission and a better response to treatment for BED.
D)   the average age of onset is much younger for BED than it is for bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The intent of taxing the purchase of unhealthy foods would be to

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A)   make unhealthy foods less attractive to consumers.
B)   punish the poor.
C)   raise general government revenue.
D)   Increase profits for food manufacturers.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true about the relationships between the media and attitudes about body shape?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prime-time situation comedies often feature women dieting or complaining about their weight.
B)   Most magazine models are thinner than average women.
C)   Men on TV are more likely to be overweight than women.
D)   The media has no impact on body image.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the treatment of binge-eating disorder?

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A)   Cognitive-behavioral therapy and self-help appear to be effective.
B)   Cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be effective but self-help does not.
C)   Neither cognitive-behavioral nor self-help appears to be effective.
D)   Antidepressant medication is the only proven treatment.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 8: Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

With respect to eating disorders, drug treatments

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Individuals suffering from primary insomnia

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Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the treatment of binge-eating disorder?

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Which of the following conditions is thought to be a potential explanation for UFO experiences?

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Which of the following is NOT true about the relationships between the media and attitudes about body shape?

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Of the following, the only symptom that both patients with narcolepsy and patients with hypersomnolence disorder experience is

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Sleep research suggests that

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Medical treatments for severe sleep apnea include medication, mechanical devices, and .

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With regard to treatment for eating disorders, Prozac is considered to be an effective treatment in the long term for

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While suddenly and unexpectedly falling asleep during normal waking hours, Sarah experiences vivid hallucinations of being in a horrible car crash. The experience is so realistic that she actually feels physical sensations as if the hallucination were real. Sarah's most likely diagnosis is .

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Cataplexy as experienced by patients with narcolepsy can be characterized by

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Sam sleeps for 8 or more hours every night but never feels rested. He can't understand why he is always tired despite the fact that he reports no difficulties with the quality or quantity of his sleep. Of the following, Sam's most likely diagnosis is .

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The males most likely to develop an eating disorder such as bulimia nervosa are those who are .

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The intent of taxing the purchase of unhealthy foods would be to

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Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by

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A common medical complication found in both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa is .

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Seriously obese adolescents are most likely to lose weight with

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The best evidence that binge-eating disorder (BED) may not just be a special case of bulimia nervosa is that

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Susan, a woman of relatively normal weight, sometimes eats huge quantities of junk food with no ability to stop herself. She follows this with long periods of complete fasting. Based on this information, Susan

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The males most likely to develop an eating disorder such as bulimia nervosa are those who are .

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