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evelyn o bentley

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Clinical disorders associated with central sleep apnea include:
 
  1. Pickwickian syndrome.
  2. depression.
  3. encephalitis.
  4. brain stem infarction.
  a. 1, 2
  b. 3, 4
  c. 1, 2, 3
  d. 2, 3, 4

Question 2

If a beta2-agonist agent and an anticholinergic agent were administered concurrently to a patient during an acute asthma episode, what result would be expected?
 
  a. Bronchial smooth muscle contraction will occur.
  b. Airway edema will increase.
  c. The medications oppose each other, resulting in no airway changes.
  d. Bronchial smooth muscle relaxation will occur.



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Answer to Question 1

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Clinical disorders associated with central sleep apnea include, but are not limited to, encephalitis and brain stem infarction. Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with Pickwickian syndrome, depression, and other signs and symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

D
Beta2-agonists and anticholinergic medications may both be required to treat a severe asthma episode and can be administered concurrently. Both of these medications are considered to be reliever medications in asthma management.



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