Which of the Following Pulmonary Function Tests Is Most Likely

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pulmonary function tests is most likely to be normal in the patient with interstitial pulmonary fibrosis?

• A)diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO)
• B)FEV₁ (forced expiratory volume in 1 second)
• C)FEV₁/FVC
• D)FVC (forced vital capacity)

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