B. Comparaciones de igualdad y desigualdad, y superlativas: ¿Qué país visitaré? You have decided to spend the next summer in a country of Central America, but you still don’t know which one. Compare the information in the table below, and then write three sentences that reflect this information about Costa Rica, Nicaragua y Panamá, which will help to decide where to go next summer. Do not repeat the model. (3 pts. each: 1 pt. for correct structure, 1 pt. for correct form number/gender agreement of the adjective, 1pt. for correct verb agreement; 9 pts. total) MODELO: Panamá es más grande que Costa Rica.     COSTA RICA NICARAGUA PANAMÁ Tamaño 19,730 sqm 50,337 sqm 28,640 sqm Población 4,9 millones 6 millones 3,7 millones Población urbana 77% 59% 67% Apartamento de tres dormitorios $900 USD/mes $5000 USD/mes $1700 USD/mes Volcanes 5 5 0   1. [blank1] 2. [blank2] 3. [blank3]  

A. Cultura: Algunos datos sobre Costa Rica, Nicaragua y Panamá. Based on what we read on “Costa Rica, Nicaragua y Panamá: Destinos emergentes de América Central,” as well as what we have talked about in class, answer these questions to show how much you have learned by filling in the blank spaces. (2 pt. each; 8 pt. total) Modelo:  ¿Cuál es la capital de Nicaragua? Managua   ¿Cuál es la capital de Costa Rica? [blank1] En uno de estos países, funciona un centro bancario internacional. ¿Cuál es ese país? [blank2] En los países de Costa Rica, Nicaragua y Panamá, existen distintos pueblos originarios o indígenas. Nombra uno (1) de estos pueblos indígenas. [blank3] También, hemos visto que estos países se caracterizan por sus riquezas naturales y biodiversidad, incluidas la flora y fauna. Nombra al menos uno (1) de estos elementos de manera específica. [blank4]  

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1.             Will is a 12 year old boy who comes to your office for a complaint of right knee pain.   Upon examination, you note a swollen, tender, hard bump under his right patella.  Which of the following is the most likely differential diagnosis?

A 60 year-old female complains of several episodes of dizziness and nausea that started this morning. When she changes positions she will get dizzy.  She denies trauma, falling, or loss of consciousness.  She has a 5 year history of hypertension and takes a beta blocker daily.  On physical examination, there are no neurologic deficits or any abnormal findings and ECG is normal.  Which of the follow tests should be performed?

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A 57 year old female patient complains of a series of sharp, stabbing pains on the right cheek that last 30 seconds at a time. These episodes last about 2 hours.   The physical examination is normal. What diagnosis is at the top of your list of differentials?

According to Dains et al (7th edition) major risk factors for suicide include hopelessness, substance abuse and