A genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of enzymes in the heme biosynthetic pathway is known as:
A. hemoglobinemia
B. somnolence
C. epilepsy
D. porphyria
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Rationale: Porphyria is a genetic disorder caused by the deficiency of enzymes of the heme biosynthetic pathway. Patients with this condition should not be given barbiturates.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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When a blockage of the coronary arteries causes an area of heart muscle to die from lack of oxygen, it is called:
A) angina pectoris. B) pericarditis. C) myocardial infarction. D) cardiac arrest.
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