Question 62 (part 2) · LEK · Pulmonary hypertension
The vascular pulmonary reactivity test used in the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension might be performed with the use of the drugs given below except for:
- A. nitric oxide.
- B. epoprostenol.
- C. salbutamol .
- D. adenosine.
- E. iloprost.
Hint
The test uses short-acting pulmonary vasodilators during right heart catheterisation – which listed drug is a bronchodilator instead?
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