Drug X is a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s Disease. This drug is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and circulate in the CSF. The drug is slightly acidic and at the recommended dose it decreases the CSF pH from 7.4 to 7.3. Will Drug X have any effect on respiration? a. It will cause an increase in respiratory rate.
b. It will have no effect on respiratory rate, but will cause an increase in depth of breathing.
c. It will have no effect on respiratory rate, but will cause the patient to take shallower breaths.
d. It will cause a decrease in respiratory rate.
e. It will not impact respiratory function.