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A 70-year-old male presents to his primary care provider complaining of decreased sexual function. He reports that over the past several years, he has noted a gradual decline in his ability to sustain an erection. He used to wake up with erections but no longer does. His past medical history is notable for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and a prior myocardial infarction. He takes metformin, glyburide, aspirin, and atorvastatin. He drinks 2-3 drinks per week and has a 25 pack-year smoking history. He has been happily married for 40 years. He retired from his job as a construction worker 5 years ago and has been enjoying retirement with his wife. His physician recommends starting a medication that is also used in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Which of the following is a downstream effect of this medication?

AIncrease cGMP degradation

BIncrease cAMP production

CIncrease PDE5 activity

DDecrease nitric oxide production

EDecrease cGMP degradation

2

A 30-year-old woman presents complaining of shortness of breath, chest pain, and fatigue. The patient complains of dyspnea upon exertion, generalized fatigue, lethargy, and chest pain associated with strenuous activities. Her history is notable for an atrial septal defect at birth. Her temperature is 99.5°F (37.5°C), blood pressure is 147/98 mmHg, pulse is 90/min, respirations are 17/min, and oxygen saturation is 98% on room air. On exam, she has a wide, fixed splitting of S2. Which of the following medications most directly treats the underlying pathophysiology causing this patient's presentation?

AEpoprostenol

BMetoprolol

CLisinopril

DNifedipine

EBosentan

3

A 57-year-old male presents with a primary complaint of erectile dysfunction. After proper evaluation, the patient is started on daily administration of sildenafil. This medication directly causes accumulation of which of the following intracellular mediators?

ACa2+

BAMP

CcGMP

DNO

EANP

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