Before a clinician can diagnose hypersomnia, it is necessary to rule out all of the following EXCEPT
A)sleep apnea.
B)insomnia
C)early life exposure to a viral infection such as mononucleosis.
D)current medical conditions that would account for the symptoms.

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Early life exposure to a viral infection such as mononucleosis is a potential cause of hypersomnia, so it is not necessary to rule it out as a potential cause. However, sleep apnea, insomnia, and current medical conditions must be ruled out as causes before making a diagnosis of hypersomnia.

Before a Clinician Can Diagnose Hypersomnia, It Is Necessary to Rule