Lecture 10.2: Physiological consequence of elevated PAP Flashcards
1
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Destruction of AC membrane and fibrosis leads to what kind of lung disease?
A
Restrictive. Decreases compliance, increases A-a gradient and WOB.
2
Q
True or false? For every 3.5 increase in HCO3, there is a 10mmHG of PaCO2 increase.
A
True.
3
Q
True or false? Oxygen content of blood in pulmonary arteries is the same as that of systemic arteries?
A
False.
4
Q
True or false? pH of pulmonary arterial blood is lower than pH of pulmonary venous blood.
A
True.
5
Q
Explain
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