Which sleep disturbance is correctly matched with its description?
A) sleep apnea - difficulty sleeping
B) narcolepsy - sudden sleep during waking consciousness
C) insomnia - difficulty breathing during sleep
D) night terror disorder - frequent disruptive nightmares

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Narcolepsy is characterized by sudden and uncontrollable sleep attacks during waking consciousness.

Answer: A
 Sleep apnea is characterized by difficulty breathing during sleep, which can cause brief awakenings throughout the night and lead to daytime sleepiness.

Answer: C
 Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and having trouble falling back asleep.

Answer: D
 Night terror disorder is characterized by sudden, intense episodes of fear or terror that occur during the first few hours of sleep and usually result in crying out or thrashing around. This is different from nightmares, which occur during REM sleep and are easier to remember.

Which Sleep Disturbance Is Correctly Matched with Its Description