mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #354

A patient with a severe case of pancreatitis develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which mechanism is responsible for non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #354

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with a severe case of pancreatitis develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which mechanism is responsible for non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema?

    • A) Increased pulmonary capillary pressure
    • B) Decreased surfactant production
    • C) Increased vascular permeability
    • D) Decreased lung compliance

    Answer: Increased vascular permeability

    Explanation: Increased vascular permeability fails to cause non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema without decreased lung compliance.