Nancy has brought in her 75-year-old mother, Leah, into your ER because she has not been acting like herself. She has been using her hands less and less, complained of a severe headache, and then developed a severe tremor, high fever, and has now stopped talking. Her gait has also been affected. She reports a recent trip to the woods to go camping as a family. As Nancy is giving you the history, Leah collapses on the floor and has a seizure.
(a) Nancy wants to know with which antibiotics you will be treating her mother. What is the best antibiotic for this illness?

Mr. wayne is a 38-year-old man with a significant history of elevated cholesterol levels. his father died at age 42 from a massive heart attack secondary to elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, and two of his older siblings are currently taking medications to lower their cholesterol levels. mr. wayne makes an appointment to discuss his risk for hypercholesterolemia. the nurse recognizes that mr. wayne is at risk for familial hypercholesterolemia because this is an autoomal dominant inherited condition. a. describe the pattern of autosomal dominant inheritance. b. mr. wayne asks what chance his children have of developing familial hypercholesterolemia. how should the nurse respond? c. explain the phenomenon of penetrance observed in autosomal dominant inheritance.

Which of the following pieces of equipment is necessary for the prone position? a. stirrups b. footboard c. chest rolls d. bean bag

Who should not take vitamin supplements?