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Which of the following is classified as abnormally rapid, deep or labored breathing?

1) Tachypnea
2) Bradypnea
3) Apnea
4) Dyspnea

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Final answer:

Tachypnea is the condition characterized as abnormally rapid, deep, or labored breathing, which matches the description provided in the question.

Step-by-step explanation:

The condition that is classified as abnormally rapid, deep, or labored breathing is known as tachypnea. When considering the options provided, tachypnea fits this definition. In contrast, bradypnea is unusually slow breathing, apnea denotes a temporary cessation of breathing, and dyspnea refers to general difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, but not necessarily rapid or deep breathing.

Hyperventilation is an increased ventilation rate that leads to abnormally low blood carbon dioxide levels and a high (alkaline) blood pH, which is not the same as tachypnea. Hyperpnea is an increased depth and rate of breathing that occurs in response to an increase in oxygen demand, as seen during exercise, but this is not abnormal since it matches the body's needs.

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