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clippers!

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What is the mortality rate for Guillain-Barr syndrome?
 
  a. 0
  b. Low, less than 10
  c. Moderate, 40 to 60
  d. High, greater than 80

Question 2

What is the most common peripheral neuropathy causing respiratory insufficiency?
 
  a. Lambert-Eaton syndrome
  b. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  c. Guillain-Barr syndrome
  d. Myasthenia gravis


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

ANS: B
Guillain-Barr syndrome is typically a self-limited disease, but overall mortality ranges from 3 to 6.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Guillain-Barr syndrome is the most common peripheral neuropathy causing respiratory insuffi-ciency.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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