Pulmonary function studies are done for all of the following measurements EXCEPT:
A) the patient's carbon monoxide level.
B) lung volumes and capacities.
C) pulmonary diffusion capacity.
D) forced expiratory flow rates.

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A blood sample must be analyzed by a cooximeter to determine a patient's carbon monoxide level. All of the other listed options can be measured on a pulmonary function test.

Pulmonary Function Studies Are Done for All of the Following