What IV infusion has been found to improve exercise capacity, hemodynamic variables, and sur-vival in patients with severe IPAH?
a. Bosentan
b. Epoprostenol
c. Methylprednisolone
d. Sildenafil
ANS: B
Epoprostenol delivered by continuous intravenous infusion, improves exercise capacity, hemo-dynamic variables, and survival in IPAH patients and is the treatment of choice for severely ill patients.
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