Your next patient is an 80-year-old who shows no interest, enthusiasm or concern, with decreased alertness and a slowing of speech several days after hip replacement surgery. This behavior alternates with long periods of lucidity. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

Stirrups are instrumental in preventing inclined cracks from forming.

Which element is necessary for a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem?

The primary function of reticuloendothelial cells (Kupffer cells) is _____________.

Which of the following is NOT a common clinical presentation of advanced lower-extremity peripheral arterial disease?

The shear failure of a slender beam without stirrups is _______.

Bars of longitudinal reinforcement must extend the full beam length.

Thyroid disorders include structural and functional abnormalities, cysts, nodules, cancer and overactive or under-active thyroid. Which of the following is a risk factor of thyroid disorders?

Identify the respiratory structure indicated by the RED ARROW.

You are in clinic working with an older patient reviewing their medications.  You are concerned about polypharmacy issues and are working with this patient on reducing doses or stopping any medications that may be causing harm or no longer benefit this patient.    Health care providers should consider patient/caregiver perspectives on goals of therapy.  They need to include views on medications and chronic conditions, preferences and priorities regarding prescribing to slow disease progression, prevent health decline, and address symptoms. Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding polypharmacy?