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3. Rapid Eye Movement Behavior Disorder (RBD) or dream enactment behavior
The patient's episodes of waking from dreams with screaming or throwing punches are suggestive of Rapid Eye Movement Behavior Disorder (RBD) or dream enactment behavior. RBD is a parasomnia characterized by the loss of muscle atonia during REM sleep, allowing individuals to act out their dreams. The patient demonstrated this behavior despite adequate control of sleep apnea on CPAP.
Which class of medications can unmask dream enactment behavior?(Click on the correct answer to be directed to the fourth of five pages)