Multiple Choice
In interstitial lung disease, which of the following mechanisms contributes to impaired gas exchange?
1) Depression of respiratory drive
2) Diffusion defect
3) Shunt
4) Ventilation/perfusion mismatch
A) 1 and 4 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 2, 3, and 4 only
D) 1, 2, and 4
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