Which of the Following Is NOT True of Acute Mountain

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of acute mountain sickness?

• A)caused by hyperventilation and hypercapnia
• B)may be treated with a drug that causes excretion of bicarbonate
• C)low P_O2 in the brain causes a headache
• D)pulmonary and cerebral edema are serious complications

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