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What is the primary mechanism of action of propranolol in treating hypertension?
What is the primary mechanism of action of propranolol in treating hypertension?
- Inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme
- Blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors (correct)
- Stimulation of nitric oxide production
- Inhibition of voltage-gated calcium channels
What is the primary complication of rheumatic heart disease?
What is the primary complication of rheumatic heart disease?
- Cardiac myopathy
- Cardiac hypertrophy
- Infective endocarditis (correct)
- Congestive heart failure
What is the primary indication for antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with bacterial endocarditis?
What is the primary indication for antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with bacterial endocarditis?
- Prior to surgery
- Prior to cardiac catheterization
- Prior to respiratory tract infections
- Prior to dental procedures (correct)
What is the primary parameter affected in reduced blood pressure resulting from decreased preload?
What is the primary parameter affected in reduced blood pressure resulting from decreased preload?
What is the primary difference between stable and unstable angina pectoris?
What is the primary difference between stable and unstable angina pectoris?
What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin G?
What is the primary mechanism of action of penicillin G?
What is the most common type of leukemia that manifests orally?
What is the most common type of leukemia that manifests orally?
What is the primary function of Erythropoietin?
What is the primary function of Erythropoietin?
What is the most common oral manifestation of Thalassemia major?
What is the most common oral manifestation of Thalassemia major?
What is the most appropriate investigation used to diagnose Leukemia?
What is the most appropriate investigation used to diagnose Leukemia?
How can the future occurrence of Thalassemia be minimized?
How can the future occurrence of Thalassemia be minimized?
What is the primary cause of Pernicious anemia?
What is the primary cause of Pernicious anemia?
What is the primary cause of right shift in the oxy-hemoglobin dissociation curve?
What is the primary cause of right shift in the oxy-hemoglobin dissociation curve?
What is the hallmark feature of gram-negative motile organisms in sputum microscopy?
What is the hallmark feature of gram-negative motile organisms in sputum microscopy?
What is the estimated resting alveolar ventilation from lung function tests?
What is the estimated resting alveolar ventilation from lung function tests?
What is the name of the mechanism by which prostaglandin inhibition leads to clinical complications in asthma treatment?
What is the name of the mechanism by which prostaglandin inhibition leads to clinical complications in asthma treatment?
What is the primary cause of thrombocytopenia in newborns?
What is the primary cause of thrombocytopenia in newborns?
What is the primary difference in alveolar changes between premature babies and healthy newborns?
What is the primary difference in alveolar changes between premature babies and healthy newborns?
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