Bruce, while he was so drunk that he didn't know what he was doing, bid successfully at

an auction for the purchase of a house. It was clear to the auctioneer that Bruce didn't

know what he was doing. However, after Bruce sobered up he confirmed the contract

with the auctioneer. He then subsequently refused to complete the contract. Is Bruce be bound your assignment

Question 1 How can aspirin resistance in patients with recurrent ischaemic stroke be assessed; is the clotting time a factor? Does the substitution of aspirin with clopidogrel solve this problem? Question 2 In a patient with heart failure and atrial fibrillation on warfarin who experiences frequent transient ischaemic attacks, will the patient benefit from having aspirin prescribed? Question 3 Is there a role for anticoagulation in inoperable carotid stenosis 70%? Question 4 What is the upper limit of serum creatinine reflecting renal damage from hypertension above which thiazides should not be prescribed? Question 5 a. How is blood pressure measured? b. Where should both cuff and stethoscope be placed in cases where the patient is suspected of having coarctation of the aorta? Question 6 As a third-year medical student in Russia I am researching 'the role of proteolytic enzymes and their inhibitors in lung pathology'. Can you explain how proteolytic enzymes function in the normal lung? Question 7 Bronchiectasis is given as one of the causes of bronchial breath sounds. This is difficult to comprehend. Could you explain the mechanism of bronchial breath sounds more clearly? Question 8 I have been taught to examine vocal resonance by asking the patient to say 'ninety-nine' while auscultating. I listen for a louder 'ninety-nine' over an area of consolidation and more quiet sounds with effusion. Is this right? Question 9 What role does bupropion play in giving up smoking? Question 10 The clinical signs and symptoms of rhinitis are very similar to those of the common cold (influenza). How do I differentiate between the two?