Pulmonary Function Testing in Patients with Neuromuscular Weakness Would Show

question 9

Multiple Choice

Pulmonary function testing in patients with neuromuscular weakness would show normal values for which of the following?

• A) Diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO)
• B) Vital capacity
• C) Forced expiratory volume in 1 second
• D) Total lung capacity

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