Which of the following gases is used to treat conditions causing hypoxic respiratory failure?

a. N2O
b. He
c. NO
d. Cyclopropane

ANS: C
NO is FDA approved for use in the treatment of term and near-term infants for hypoxic respira-tory failure.

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