Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

Which is an indication for nitric oxide therapy?
  1. Alleviate turbulent flow in the large airways
  2. Treat hypoventilation
  3. Treat acute respiratory distress syndrome
  4. An over-oxygenated patient
Explanation
Answer: C-An indication for nitric oxide therapy is to treat ARDS.

A patient with pulmonary hypertension would benefit from nitric oxide as it improves blood flow to ventilated alveoli, improves VQ relationships and pulmonary vascular resistance.
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