ABDSM Final Exam Study Guide - 2024 Updated
Core Topics Most Frequently Tested
1. Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB)
- OSA pathophysiology
- UARS and central sleep apnea
2. Polysomnography Interpretation
- Key PSG parameters (AHI, RDI, sleep stages)
- Apnea/hypopnea definitions (AASM scoring)
3. Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)
- Types (mandibular advancement devices, tongue retainers)
- Titration protocols
- Efficacy and side effects
4. Patient Evaluation
- Screening tools (STOP-BANG, Epworth)
- Medical history integration
- Anatomy affecting OSA
5. Medical-Legal & Ethical Considerations
- Scope of practice
- Documentation standards
- Informed consent
6. Follow-up and Long-Term Management
- Compliance monitoring
- Managing side effects
- Referral collaboration with physicians
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Core Topics Most Frequently Tested
1. Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB)
- OSA pathophysiology
- UARS and central sleep apnea
2. Polysomnography Interpretation
- Key PSG parameters (AHI, RDI, sleep stages)
- Apnea/hypopnea definitions (AASM scoring)
3. Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)
- Types (mandibular advancement devices, tongue retainers)
- Titration protocols
- Efficacy and side effects
4. Patient Evaluation
- Screening tools (STOP-BANG, Epworth)
- Medical history integration
- Anatomy affecting OSA
5. Medical-Legal & Ethical Considerations
- Scope of practice
- Documentation standards
- Informed consent
6. Follow-up and Long-Term Management
- Compliance monitoring
- Managing side effects
- Referral collaboration with physicians
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