Which of the following can cause acute ventilatory failure?
 
         I. Guillian-Barre syndrome
        II. General anesthesia
       III. Head trauma
        IV. Myasthenia gravis

A. I, II, III, and IV
B. I, II, and IV only
C. II and III only
D. I and IV only


Answer: A

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