Which of the following conditions are associated with central apnea? 1. Congestive heart failure 2. Primary central nervous system lesions 3. High-altitude hypoxemia 4. Obesity
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: C
Primary central nervous system lesions, stroke, congestive heart failure, and high-altitude hy-poxemia can diminish respiratory control and cause central apnea events.
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