Which of the following best explains the reason for his anginal episodes?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following best explains the reason for his anginal episodes?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Step 1: Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator commonly used to relieve angina symptoms. Step 2: Cellular tolerance can develop with prolonged nitroglycerin use, reducing its effectiveness. Step 3: In this case, the patient's anginal episodes suggest a diminished response to nitroglycerin. Step 4: This is supported by the fact that increasing metabolism (Choice C) or insufficient dosage (Choice D) would not explain the reduced efficacy. Step 5: Vasospasm (Choice A) would be less likely as the primary cause compared to cellular tolerance.

Question 2 of 5

Activation of endothelin receptor ETA leads to

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

In heart, potassium channels determine

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Cardiac glycoside consists of

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Adverse reactions from non-cardio-selective beta blockers include which of the following?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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