What Are the Major Factors in the Pathophysiology of RDS

question 50

Multiple Choice

What are the major factors in the pathophysiology of RDS?
1) Qualitative surfactant deficiency
2) Increased alveolar surface area
3) Increased small airways compliance
4) Presence of the ductus arteriosus

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

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