Which of the following are the potential harmful effects of excessive amounts of oxygen thera-py? 1. Persistent pulmonary hypertension 2. Oxygen-induced hypoventilation 3. Absorption atelectasis 4. Retinopathy or prematurity
a. 1, 2, and 3 c. 2, 3, and 4
b. 1, 2, and 4 d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: C
Oxygen is considered a type of medication. If exposed to large amounts of oxygen for a long period of time, a patient can experience lung damage because oxygen can be toxic if given in high doses.
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