When talking about people who suggest the lottery should be…

When talking about people who suggest the lottery should be given up, Old Man Warner says, “Used  to be a saying about ‘Lottery in June, corn be heavy soon.’ First thing you know, we’d all be eating  stewed chickweed and acorns”.   What can you infer about the purpose of the lottery  from these lines?

A 76-year-old patient has been taking esomeprazole 40 mg dai…

A 76-year-old patient has been taking esomeprazole 40 mg daily for the past 2 years for chronic GERD. During a routine wellness visit, he expresses concern about recent memory lapses. The nurse knows that which of the following best reflects current evidence regarding long-term PPI use and dementia? 

A 35-year-old woman presents with complaints of weight loss…

A 35-year-old woman presents with complaints of weight loss despite increased appetite, restlessness, palpitations, and heat intolerance. Her skin is warm and moist, she has a fine tremor, and her heart rate is 132 bpm.Test                                     Result                                                     Normal RangeTSH                                   0.01 µIU/mL                                         0.4–4.0 µIU/mLFree T4                             3.2 ng/dL                                               0.8–1.8 ng/dLTotal T3                            250 ng/dL                                              80–180 ng/dL   Which is the most appropriate initial intervention for this patient?