In Interstitial Lung Disease, Which of the Following Mechanisms Contributes

question 17

Multiple Choice

In interstitial lung disease, which of the following mechanisms contributes to impaired gas exchange?
1) Depression of respiratory drive
2) Diffusion defect
3) Shunt
4) Ventilation/perfusion mismatch

• A)1 and 4 only
• B)2 and 3 only
• C)2, 3, and 4 only
• D)1, 2, and 4

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