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Consider an exchange rate situation in which 1 Indian rupee equals 0.40 Japanese yen. Given this information, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following describes opportunity cost? 

Valmai Inc., an Asian technology company, wants to expand its business in international markets. Therefore, it buys property in Madog, a South African country, and sets up a production facility despite the high costs involved. In this scenario, Valmai Inc. is most likely involved in _____.

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?

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 PO (male, 23 years old, weight 70 kg) is in hospital being treated for poisoning. They are being correctly treated according to guidelines and administered activated charcoal to enhance the elimination of the overdosed substance. Which drug is MOST LIKELY to have been ingested?

Patient LW (31 years old, weight 70 kg) has a prior history of an overdose attempt. He is currently being treated for depression and has decided with his doctor that he would like to start an antidepressant medication. The doctor asks you which would be the MOST suitable in this case in terms of concerns regarding overdose. From the options below which would be the MOST APPROPRIATE suggestion?

Patient UE (58 years old, weight 89 kg) presents to the walk-in centre complaining of shortness of breath and a sharp pain when breathing in, plus feeling generally ‘awful’. On examination she is pale, her oxygen saturations are 88% on air, her heart rate is 112 beats per minute, blood pressure 109/78 mmHg, temperature 37°C. She denies any recent travel, she does not smoke nor drink alcohol. Her drug history is: Elleste-Solo tablets 1 mg daily which she takes for symptoms of the menopause. She has no other significant medical history. A two-level PE Wells score is calculated. From the information provided, what course of action would seem MOST APPROPRIATE?

Patient EW (62 years old, weight 80 kg) has been admitted to hospital and diagnosed with a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). He HAS undergone primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Past medical history: Hypertension Hypercholesterolaemia Medication history: amlodipine 10 mg once daily atorvastatin 20 mg once daily He is NOT at an increased bleeding risk. Which antiplatelet regime is MOST APPROPRIATE for Patient EW?

Patient RE (male, 65 years old, 88 kg, height 170 cm) has been diagnosed with prosthetic valve endocarditis. He has been prescribed the following regime: Intravenous flucloxacillin 2 g six times per day Oral rifampicin 400 mg three times per day Intravenous gentamicin 3 mg/kg per 24 hours for the first 2 weeks Past medical history: prosthetic mitral valve replacement (15 years ago) hypertension Medication history: warfarin as per INR indapamide modified release 1.5 mg once daily lisinopril 20 mg daily. Which statement is CORRECT?