Which of the following statements might help you determine if an individual has narcolepsy?
A) "I have difficulty getting to sleep."
B) "I don't have an adverse reaction to sleeping pills."
C) "I sometimes suddenly fall asleep in the middle of a conversation."
D) "When I get up in the morning, I have the feeling that I had really bad nightmares."

Question

Which of the following statements might help you determine if an individual has narcolepsy?
A) "I have difficulty getting to sleep." 
B) "I don't have an adverse reaction to sleeping pills."
C) "I sometimes suddenly fall asleep in the middle of a conversation." 
D) "When I get up in the morning, I have the feeling that I had really bad nightmares."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden uncontrollable sleep episodes or "sleep attacks." Falling asleep suddenly during a conversation is a common symptom of narcolepsy. Difficulty getting to sleep, lack of response to sleeping pills, and bad nightmares upon waking up are not specific to narcolepsy.

Which of the Following Statements Might Help You Determine If