ABFM Sleep Medicine case studies
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The Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sleep Medicine is a subspecialty credential offered by the American Board of Family Medicine in conjunction with the American Boards of Internal Medicine, Psychiatry and Neurology, Pediatrics, and Otolaryngology. It recognizes fellowship training and knowledge in the diagnosis and management of clinical conditions that occur during sleep, that disturb sleep, or that are affected by disturbances in the wake-sleep cycle. The ABFM Sleep Medicine case studies are 5 cases and about 1,542 words.
1Restless Legs Syndrome in a Patient with Iron Deficiency
A 58-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of an uncomfortable urge to move her legs, primarily in the evenings and at rest, which is relieved by walking. She reports difficulty falling asleep and daytime fatigue.
284 words, about 1 min2Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Commercial Driving
A 45-year-old male long-haul truck driver presents with excessive daytime sleepiness. He reports falling asleep at the wheel twice in the past month.
353 words, about 2 min3Shift Work Disorder in a Nurse
A 32-year-old female nurse works rotating shifts: two day shifts (7 AM–7 PM) followed by two night shifts (7 PM–7 AM), then 4 days off. She reports difficulty sleeping during the day after night shifts and excessive sleepiness during night shifts, which has led to medication errors.
302 words, about 2 min4Insomnia and Depression
A 50-year-old woman with a history of major depressive disorder, currently in remission, presents with a 3-month history of difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. She reports lying awake for hours and feeling tired during the day.
315 words, about 2 min5REM Sleep Behavior Disorder and Neurodegenerative Risk
A 65-year-old man presents with a 2-year history of violent dream enactment behaviors during sleep, including punching and kicking, which have injured his wife. He recalls vivid dreams of being chased.
288 words, about 1 min