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Collmarie

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on: Jul 16, 2018
By what age do most patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy die?
 
  a. 10 years
  b. 20 years
  c. 35 years
  d. 50 years

Question 2

What respiratory dysfunction is commonly seen in myotonic dystrophy?
 
  a. Sleep-related disorders
  b. Pulmonary fibrosis
  c. Obstructive pulmonary disease
  d. Pulmonary edema


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

ANS: B
Death generally occurs by 20 years of age, as a result of complications of declining respiratory muscle strength and subsequent infection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Sleep-related disorders are particularly common, even at an early age.


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

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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