Clinical applications: 10 points (2 points each) chapter 26 a previously healthy 19-year-old woman was admitted to a hospital after 2 days of nausea, vomiting, headache, and neck stiffness. cerebrospinal fluid and cervical cultures showed gram-negative diplococci in leukocytes; a blood culture was negative. what disease did she have? how was it probably acquired?

"follow hollywood's hottest diet craze to use more calories and feel great" this article most likely a) provides an easy-to-follow nutrition plan b) includes recommendations that are unsafe c) gives expert advice on creating a healthy lifestyle d) sets a realistic goal for health and weight loss

When data collected on the performance of a healthcare facility suggests that quality standards have not been met, what is one method that can be used to correct the problem?

Samuel is a 63-year-old single man who works full time in a food processing plant. he has a history of esophageal cancer, which was treated successfully with anti-cancer drugs and surgery four years ago. his weight had been stable at 135 pounds until 6 months ago. since then, he has experienced an involuntary weight loss of 10 pounds. he complains of a poor appetite and being overly weak, tired, and irritable. he also complains of cracks at the corners of his mouth and a chronic sore throat, which concerns him, given his cancer history. his usual diet is fairly consistent. he states that he rarely eats breakfast because he starts work at 6 a.m. he eats two deli meat sandwiches, "usually pastrami or salami," and a soda at 10 a.m., and may eat a candy bar in the afternoon when he gets off work. he often prepares and eats a frozen dinner or pizza at home in the evening and routinely drinks "about four or five beers" before going to bed. occasionally, he cooks roast and mashed potatoes for dinner and may have cereal with milk for a snack before bed. he rarely eats vegetables or fruit. 1. considering samuel's alcohol consumption, which b vitamin may he be deficient in? a. pantothenic acid b. niacin c. riboflavin d. biotin e. thiamin