The Trigger Variable Best Describes

question 18

Multiple Choice

The trigger variable best describes:

• A) how the ventilator changes from inspiration to exhalation
• B) how the ventilator delivers gas during inspiration
• C) how a breath is initiated
• D) what happens to pressure during exhalation

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Definitions:

SSRIs

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some other conditions.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body’s fight or flight response; it plays a role in mood regulation.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in mood regulation, digestion, and sleep.

Reward Sensitivity

The degree to which an individual is motivated by the prospect of receiving rewards, thought to be influenced by the neurotransmitter dopamine.