1、Alexandria.healthlibrary.Ca 2008An increased PO2 and increased PCO2.Try again!COPD is a chronic disorder causing a decrease in O2 to the patient.Decreased PO2 and Increased PCO2Correct!Increased mucus production,increased right sided heart failure,and progression of COPD.Yes!Increased cardiac output
2、 and Decreased pulmonary vascular resistance.No.We know cor pulmonale has decreased cardiac output and increased PVR.Leukemia.No we know that polycythemia is present in cor pulmonale patients.(Up to Date,2012)L 2012Stress test,CXR,and echo.No!this may be ordered to confirm CHF diagnosis.Chest radiograph,EKG,Echo and PFT.Yes!CXR,ABGs and sputum specimen.Try again!This may be used to diagnose a lung infection.Reduce right venticular afterload.Yes!That is one!Decrease right ventricular pressure.Yes!That is two!Improve the contractility of the right ventricle.Yes!That is three!
