Which of the following are characteristic features of Alzheimer’s disease? Select all that apply. 

A 55-year-old patient with a history of alcohol abuse presents with hematemesis, melena, and signs of shock. Which of the following is the most appropriate long-term management strategy to prevent recurrent bleeding in this patient?  

A 70-year-old patient is admitted to the emergency department with fever, tachypnea, hypotension, and altered mental status. Blood cultures are positive for gram-negative rods. Which of the following interventions should be prioritized in the first hour of recognizing sepsis in this patient? Select all that apply.

A patient with Parkinson’s disease experiences “on-off” phenomenon with their medication. Which of the following strategies would be most appropriate to manage this issue?

Match the following neurological disorders with their primary pathophysiological mechanisms:

A 45-year-old patient presents with unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and cold intolerance. Lab results show elevated TSH and low T4 levels.   Complete the following statement by selecting the correct options: The  TSH level indicates that the is attempting to   thyroid hormone production in response to   circulating thyroid hormone levels.

Which of the following factors contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes? Select all that apply. 

A 55-year-old patient with a history of diabetes presents to the emergency department with fever, chills, and flank pain. Urinalysis shows pyuria and bacteriuria. Which of the following factors increase this patient’s risk for developing sepsis? Select all that apply.

A patient with cirrhosis develops ascites. Which of the following mechanisms best explains the development of ascites in this patient?

Match the following gastrointestinal disorders with their primary pathophysiological mechanisms: