Which of the following drug categories can depress ventilatory drive and hinder weaning? 1. Analgesics 2. Narcotics 3. Hypnotics 4. Antibiotics

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: B
Level of consciousness is affected by the use of narcotic, sedative, and analgesic drugs.

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