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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

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Which of the following PFT results are compatible with a cystic fibrosis patient?

Increased TLC, decreased VC, increased RV, increased ERV
Decreased TLC, decreased VC, decreased RV, decreased ERV
Decreased TLC, increased VC, increased RV, increased ERV
Increased TLC, increased VC, decreased RV, increased ERV

Explanation

Answer: B - PFT results in a cystic fibrosis patient would reveal a decreased TLC, decreased VC, decreased RV, and decreased ERC.

Cystic fibrosis is an obstructive lung disease. Obstructive lung disease patients have compromised or narrowed airways making it harder to expel air completely from the lungs.

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