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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