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A patient has a PaO2 of 60 mmHg on room air at sea level with a PaCO2 of 60 mmHg. Using the alveolar gas equation, which mechanism best explains the hypoxaemia if the A-a gradient is normal?

Shunt Diffusion limitation Alveolar hypoventilation Ventilation-perfusion mismatch

Correct Answer:

Alveolar hypoventilation

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