What is the primary pathophysiologic mechanism in alveolar hypoventilation?
a. Decreased minute ventilation
b. Increased ventilation/perfusion ratio
c. Decreased venous admixture
d. Decreased inspired oxygen pressure
A
Alveolar hypoventilation would result from a decreased minute ventilation. Among the many possible causes are oversedation, head trauma, drug overdose of respiratory depressants, and myasthenia gravis.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).