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Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

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Hypoventilation causes a due to carbon dioxide in the blood.
  1. Respiratory acidosis; decreased
  2. Respiratory acidosis; increased
  3. Respiratory alkalosis; increased
  4. Respiratory alkalosis; decreased
Explanation
Answer: B - Respiratory acidosis can be caused by hypoventilation due to the increased carbon dioxide in the blood. The decreased respiration causes an increase in carbon dioxide. While carbon dioxide does stimulate respiration, at toxic levels it can suppress spontaneous ventilation as well.
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