Which of the Following Factors Can Reduce a Patient's Ventilatory

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can reduce a patient's ventilatory drive?
1) Respiratory alkalosis
2) Metabolic acidosis
3) Depressant drugs
4) Decreased metabolism

• A)1 and 3 only
• B)1, 2, and 3 only
• C)2 and 4 only
• D)1, 3, and 4 only

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