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A pregnant woman with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is concerned about her risk during pregnancy.  How does pregnancy affect her risk of thromboembolic events? 

Which of the following is NOT a function of the normal gut flora? 

A patient is prescribed a hydrophobic hormone for treatment.  How does this hormone typically function within the body?

A patient with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed a medication that inhibits histamine receptors on parietal cells. Which of the following effects is expected? 

A patient with refractory hypertension is diagnosed with a pheochromocytoma. What is the underlying cause of hypertension in this condition?

A pregnant woman with diabetes is experiencing difficulty managing her blood glucose levels. How does pregnancy-related metabolic changes affect her condition? 

What impact would impaired proximal tubule function have on kidney processing? 

A patient experiences a stressful event, leading to sympathetic nervous system activation. How does sympathetic nervous system stimulation affect insulin secretion? 

A patient with a known history of Crohn disease presents with diarrhea and visible blood in the stool. What is the most likely cause of the bleeding? 

Diarrhea with bleeding is commonly associated with which of the following conditions?