An Infant Was Born 10 Weeks Premature and Put on Mechanical

question 1

Multiple Choice

An infant was born 10 weeks premature and put on mechanical ventilation. Two months later he presents with hypoxemia and hypercapnia. Which of the following is most likely diagnosis?

• A) Respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn
• B) Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
• C) Bronchiolitis
• D) Pneumonia

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