mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #984

A patient with a certain disease is administered a medication that increases the production of a specific protein. Which of the following effects is primarily caused by this increase in protein production?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #984

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with a certain disease is administered a medication that increases the production of a specific protein. Which of the following effects is primarily caused by this increase in protein production?

    • A) Increased blood glucose levels
    • B) Increased platelet count
    • C) Increased blood pressure
    • D) Increased production of nitric oxide

    Answer: Increased production of nitric oxide

    Explanation: Increased production of nitric oxide causes vasodilation and decreased blood pressure, unlike increased blood glucose levels, increased platelet count, and increased blood pressure.