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
ANS: D
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