Agent Gibbs has excessive foul smelling bronchial secretions…

Agent Gibbs has excessive foul smelling bronchial secretions, bilateral wheeze, increased HR and RR. He is cyanotic and has digital clubbing. CXR shows increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickness and flattened diaphragm. Sputum culture is positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A pathogenic organism is found in concentrated stool prep fr…

A pathogenic organism is found in concentrated stool prep from a man with elevated liver enzymes and gall bladder symptoms. The cyst measures 12-15 um, has 3-4 nuclei with a centrally located karyosome.   What is the most likely identification of the organism in this picture?

Mrs. Pratt has end stage emphysema and her ABG results are: …

Mrs. Pratt has end stage emphysema and her ABG results are:                                            pH 7.38       PaCO2 62       PaO2 57        HCO3 35         SaO2 84%                                                                  Which of the following would be the most appropriate action?