What Are the Major Factors in the Pathophysiology of RDS

question 52

Multiple Choice

What are the major factors in the pathophysiology of RDS?
I.qualitative surfactant deficiency
II.increased alveolar surface area
III.increased small airways compliance
IV.presence of the ductus arteriosus

• A)I and II
• B)I and III
• C)I, III, and IV
• D)I, II, III, and IV

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Utility Function

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Equivalent Variation

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