Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of nitric oxide?

a. Neonates older than 34 weeks
b. Hypoxic respiratory failure
c. Right-to-left shunt dependence
d. Pulmonary hypertension


ANS: C
Nitric oxide is contraindicated in neonates with dependent right-to-left shunts.

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