Which of the following drug categories can depress ventilatory drive and hinder weaning?
1) Analgesics
2) Narcotics
3) Hypnotics
4) Antibiotics
A)1 and 3 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)3 and 4 only
D)2, 3, and 4 only

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Analgesics, narcotics, and hypnotics can all depress ventilatory drive and hinder weaning. Antibiotics do not have a direct effect on ventilatory drive. Therefore, the correct answer is B, which includes all three drug categories that can hinder weaning.

Which of the Following Drug Categories Can Depress Ventilatory Drive