Multiple Choice
During multidisciplinary rounds, a discussion is held regarding the use of medications in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) . Which statement is most accurate based upon published research findings?
A) Corticosteroids are used for their anti-inflammatory property to manage the cytokine-mediated inflammatory response in ARDS.
B) Exogenous surfactant therapy is more beneficial to adult patients with ARDS than when it is given to neonates.
C) β-agonists reduce pulmonary edema and inflammation.
D) Inhaled nitric oxide promotes blood flow to ventilated areas of the lungs.
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