A 30-year-old male is admitted to the hospital with severe h…

A 30-year-old male is admitted to the hospital with severe headache, neck stiffness and photophobia. A lumbar puncture is performed, and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis reveals the following: Appearance: Cloudy White Blood Cell Count: 800 cells/mm³ (0-5 cells/mm³) Protein Level: 200 mg/dL (15-45 mg/dL) Glucose Level: 30 mg/dL (50-80 mg/dL) Based on these findings, which of the following conditions is most likely responsible for the patient’s presentation?    

A 24 year old patient is admitted with weight loss, bright r…

A 24 year old patient is admitted with weight loss, bright red blood per rectum, abdominal pain and cramping and reporting 15-20 watery bowel movements per day.  Labs are notable for elevated WBC and inflammatory markers (ESR and CRP).  Based on the above information the most likely diagnosis is…  .  Knowing the management of the above diagnosis, what would be an important side effect to educate the patient about…. 

Lieutenant Columbo is a shrewd and persistent detective work…

Lieutenant Columbo is a shrewd and persistent detective working homicides for LAPD. Along with his unassuming manner, rumpled raincoat, and penchant for quoting his beloved wife, on of Columbo’s most distinctive features is the constant supply of cigars he seems to have. During a shift Columbo goes through an average of 8.471 cigars. What is the probability Columbo goes through two to four cigars, inclusive, during the first half of his shift? Round your answer to the third decimal place.