What Physiologic Abnormality Is Believed to Be the Cause of Persistent

question 18

Multiple Choice

What physiologic abnormality is believed to be the cause of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) ?

• A) Right-to-left shunting
• B) High cardiac output
• C) High pulmonary vascular resistance
• D) Metabolic acidosis

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