Which of the Following Pulmonary Function Tests Are Most Useful

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pulmonary function tests are most useful in determining whether a patient with restrictive lung disease should be considered for pulmonary rehabilitation?
1) DLCO
2) Total lung capacity (TLC)
3) FEV₁/FVC

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

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