Physiologic Effects of Inhaled Nitric Oxide (NO) Include All of the Following

question 56

Multiple Choice

Physiologic effects of inhaled nitric oxide (NO) include all of the following except:

• A)recruitment of collapsed alveoli
• B)improved blood flow to ventilated alveoli
• C)decreased pulmonary vascular resistance
• D)reduced intrapulmonary shunting

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