The Student Studying Pediatric Cardiac Disorders Learns That Which Anomalies

question 35

Multiple Choice

The student studying pediatric cardiac disorders learns that which anomalies comprise the disorder tetralogy of Fallot? (Select all that apply.)

• A)An overriding aorta
• B)Atrial septal defect (ASD)
• C)Hypertrophic right ventricle
• D)Pulmonary stenosis or atresia
• E)Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

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