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Generally, all antacids are associated with metabolic alkalosis and hypokalemia, not hyperkalemia. +
Chronic pancreatitis is associated with alcohol consumption, but excessive consumption is observed in only 30-35% of the cases. Hence, it is believed that other factors, in addition to the amount of consumed alcohol, also play a significant role in the development of chronic pancreatitis. +
Prolactin uses a receptor-associated tyrosine kinase pathway to achieve its hormonal effect. +
Graves' disease is characterized by IgG antibodies that stimulate TSH receptors on the thyroid gland. It is associated with HLA DR3 subtype, along with diabetes mellitus type 1. +
Prostaglandins share some characteristics with prostacyclin; they decrease vascular and bronchial tone. However, they have an opposing role in uterine tonicity, where they increase uterine tone. As such, prostaglandin analogs may be used in conjunction with other drugs to induce labor in pregnancy. +
This step is secondarily blocked with the use of aspirin. However, aspirin acts at a higher level leading to reduced synthesis of thromboxane A2. +
Prostaglandins increase uterine tone. Prostaglandins may be administered to pregnant patients to induce labor. Prostaglandins also decrease vascular and bronchial tone. +
Overexpression of growth factors is associated with low curability and aggressive disease. +
The patient never expressed concern regarding the number of medications he had to take. Stopping evidence-based therapies that reduce morbidity and mortality is never an appropriate initial approach. +
Mitochondrion is a cellular organelle needed to produce ATP. It is abundant in muscles, but has no direct role in the contraction process. +
The degree of proteinuria helps in identifying patients who require intervention. Patients with sub-nephrotic range proteinuria usually have higher chances of spontaneous remission. On the other hand, patients with nephrotic range proteinuria are less likely to remit spontaneously. Proteinuria is considered the most important prognostic marker. Proteinuria has a "dose-dependent" effect, where the more the proteinuria, the worse the prognosis. +