Patient LK (female, 55 years old, 50 kg) has been diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Past medical history: lumbar spinal stenosis hypertension chronic kidney disease Medication history: co-codamol 8/500 mg takes 1-2 four times daily (buys over the counter) lisinopril 40 mg once daily dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily epoetin alfa dose adjusted by renal specialist nurse Blood results: eGFR 40 ml/min/1.73m2, serum creatinine 60 micromol/L (60 – 100), prothrombin time (PT) 12.0 s (11.5 – 15.5), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) 35 s (30 – 40). Which statement is CORRECT?

Patient FA (38 years old, weight 53 kg) has alcohol related liver disease causing cirrhosis. She has been admitted to hospital due to bleeding oesophageal varices. You are reviewing Patient FA’s drug chart and see she has been prescribed terlipressin. Which statement is CORRECT?

Jacobean, an Asian nation, is the world’s largest producer of wheat. The country was able to achieve this status by increasing the production of wheat and compromising on the production of sugarcane. The given scenario exemplifies the concept of _____.

May, the global marketing director of an international food manufacturing firm, is assigned the task of expanding her firm in new markets. She learns that hiring labor is expensive and that the required technical manufacturing equipment is unavailable in the international market. In this scenario, which of the following is most likely affecting the global trade of May’s firm?

Vail, an East African country, exported goods worth $80 million and imported goods worth $9 million in the last fiscal year. It also provided a loan of $34 million to another country. In this scenario, Vail most likely had a _____ in the last fiscal year.

What happens during a trade surplus? 

Patient DW (73 years old, weight 59 kg) is admitted to the hospital’s stroke unit. She is suffering from left hemiparesis affecting her face, arm and leg, and dysarthria. Her son is with her, and states that her symptoms started around 11am (it is now 12.45pm). Past medical history: hypertension previous right fractured neck of femur (5 years ago) Medication history: amlodipine 10 mg daily alendronic acid 70 mg on Sundays calcium and vitamin D tablets one twice daily no known drug allergies Observations include: blood pressure 124/74 mmHg, blood glucose 7 mmol/L, platelets 254 x 109/L. Which initial course of action is MOST APPROPRIATE?

Patient TH (75 years old, weight 80 kg) has recently been diagnosed with a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Prior to this he did not take any medication and had no significant past medical history. He has no drug allergies or intolerances. He is NOT at an increased bleeding risk. Which is the MOST APPROPRIATE regimen for Patient TH to have initiated as secondary prevention?

Patient GS (male, 41 years old, 82 kg) is being assessed in primary care by the nurse practitioner. They have sinusitis which is causing pain, rated 7/10. Past medical history: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease Medication history: Lansoprazole 30 mg daily Adverse drug reactions to tramadol and codeine. Caused extreme nausea and stomach cramps. Which medication would be MOST APPROPRIATE?

In the context of international trade, which of the following statements is true about comparative advantage?