Page 1 of 175 1 ABDSM EXAM LATEST 2024 -2025 ACTUAL EXAM 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS JUST RELEASED ABDSM QUIZ: A 48 year old man is treated with OAT for his moderate OSA. On repeat sleep testing, his apnea -hypopnea index (AHI) has decreased to 3 events per hour, and he reports resolution of snoring and daytime sleepiness. What is the most reasonable den tal-medical sleep medicine follow up regimen for this patient? A. As needed B. Every 6 months for the first year, then annually C. Monthly for the first 6 months, then every 6 months D. Every other year - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Every 6 months for the first yea r, then annually ABDSM QUIZ: Which of the following would exclude oral appliance therapy as a first treatment trial for OSA? A. Xerostomia Page 2 of 175 2 B. Edentulism C. Micrognathia D. Steep mandibular plane angle - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Edentulism ABDSM QUIZ: Reviewing your patient's diagnostic polysomnogram, you note more than a 50% epoch consists of alpha waves. According to the current PSG scoring guidelines, the patient is in which stage of sleep? A. Stage I NREM B. Stage II NREM C. Stage III NREM D. Stage REM - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Stage I NREM ABDSM QUIZ: A patient presents for an evaluation to determine their candidacy for an oral appliance to treat their mild OSA. During your examination, you note the presence of TMD. This might include the following: Page 3 of 175 3 A. Pain in the TMJ B. Pain in the muscles of mastication C. Anomalies in mandibular movement D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -D. All of the above ABDSM QUIZ: The qualified dentist designation (QDD) came about in response to the 2015 practice guidelines paper recommending that physicians refer patients to dentists "qualified" to treat sleep related breathing disorders. This was based upon recognition of which of the following? A. Older dentists have more experience than younger dentists B. All dentists have the skills they need to deliver knowledgeable care C. Oral appliance efficacy data collected in studies is obtained by dentist with extensive cli nical experience D. Training in dental schools on oral appliance therapy has become common place - CORRECT ANSWER -C. Oral appliance efficacy data collected in studies is obtained by dentist with extensive clinical experience Page 4 of 175 4 ABDSM QUIZ: The 2015 Practice Guidelines created through cooperative effort of the AASM and AADSM suggest a physician should seek collaboration with a qualified dentist, described as someone who has at least: A. Board certification B. Facility accreditation C. Completion of a 1 yr re sidency in dental sleep medicine D. Additional training or experience in dental sleep medicine - CORRECT ANSWER -D. Additional training or experience in dental sleep medicine ABDSM QUIZ: An understanding of loop gain is important to the clinical practice o f dental sleep medicine because: A. It excludes the possibility of cheyne stokes breathing in patients with severe OSA B. It is the basis of the Mallampati classification system C. It defines the number of sequential obstructive apneas in an epoch
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