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What is the primary cause of atherosclerosis?
Increased LDL cholesterol levels
Inflammation
Increased HDL cholesterol levels
Genetic predisposition
Which condition is characterized by an overproduction of cortisol?
Cushing's syndrome
Cushing's disease
Addison's disease
Diabetes insipidus
In which condition do the kidneys lose the ability to concentrate urine?
Diabetes insipidus
Diabetes mellitus
Chronic kidney disease
Nephrotic syndrome
What is the hallmark symptom of congestive heart failure?
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,Chest pain
Dyspnea on exertion
Palpitations
Cyanosis
Which of the following is a common complication of diabetes mellitus?
Neuropathy
Gout
Asthma
Hypertension
In which condition does the body produce antibodies against its own thyroid gland?
Graves' disease
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Cushing's syndrome
Addison's disease
What is the main effect of the drug atorvastatin?
Increases HDL levels
Lowers triglycerides
Reduces LDL cholesterol levels
Raises blood pressure
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, Which disease is characterized by the progressive loss of lung function due to scarring?
Asthma
Pulmonary fibrosis
Chronic bronchitis
Emphysema
What is the primary defect in cystic fibrosis?
Abnormal chloride channel function
Defective insulin production
Hemoglobinopathy
Inability to absorb fat
Which type of shock is characterized by severe blood loss?
Cardiogenic shock
Obstructive shock
Hypovolemic shock
Distributive shock
What is the leading cause of acute kidney injury in hospitalized patients?
Nephrotoxicity
Obstruction
Acute tubular necrosis
Glomerulonephritis
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