What Happens to the P(A-A)O₂ With $\dot { V } / \dot { Q }$

question 49

Multiple Choice

What happens to the P(A-a) O₂ with $\dot { V } / \dot { Q }$ mismatch and shunt?

• A)increases with \(\dot { V } / \dot { Q }\) mismatch and decreases with shunt
• B)decreases with both \(\dot { V } / \dot { Q }\) mismatch and shunt
• C)increases with both \(\dot { V } / \dot { Q }\) mismatch and shunt
• D)it does not change

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