A Subject Has a DLCOsb of 8

question 5

Multiple Choice

A subject has a DLCOsb of 8.3 ml CO/min/mm Hg STPD,which is 38% of his predicted value.His calculated D_L/V_A ratio is 1.1.These values are most consistent with which of the following?

• A) Pulmonary emphysema
• B) Pulmonary resection
• C) Pulmonary fibrosis
• D) Pulmonary edema

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