KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 143 · KROK (Dentistry)
A patient has a history of chronic obstructive bronchitis. Blood gas analysis revealed the development of hypoxemia and hypercapnia on the background of dyspnea, tachycardia and cyanosis. What disorder of external respiration is observed in the patient?
- A. Hypoventilation
- B. Hyperperfusion
- C. Hyperventilation
- D. Hypoperfusion
- E. Hyperdiffusion
Hint
Combine airway obstruction with both a low oxygen and a high carbon dioxide level in arterial blood.
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