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haleyc112

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What percentage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients die within 5 years of diagnosis?
 
  a. 10
  b. 25
  c. 50
  d. 80

Question 2

Which of the following peripheral nerve disorders can cause respiratory muscle dysfunction? a. Inflammatory processes b. Vascular disorders c. Metabolic imbalances d. Fluid imbalances
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only


joewallace

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The prognosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is poor, with 80 of patients dying within 5 years of the onset of the disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The peripheral nerves may be affected by toxic agents, inflammatory processes, vascular disor-ders, malignant diseases, and metabolic or nutritional imbalances.


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