Study the following case study and give correct answers only. Coca-Cola is considering two new flavourscherry and vanillafor expansion of one of its product lines. Based on historical and competitive information, the cherry flavour isn't quite as popular as the vanilla flavour, but it will endure in the market longer. Both options require an investment of $2.25 million in equipment and modifications. The cherry flavour is expected to have annual profits of $750,000 for the first two years and $500,000 for five more years. The vanilla flavour is expected to initially have annual profits of $950,000 for two years, $650,000 for two years, and $250,000 in its last year. The cost of capital is 16%. How much higher is the equivalent annual cash flow from choosing the financially preferable flavour?

4. A saleswoman informs the head librarian that investing in her new automated library product is a steal at $83,000. Before purchasing, the head librarian investigates the benefits of the automated product, which is expected to have a useful life of seven years and 15% cost of capital. Each year, $24,000 in labour savings and reduced book shrinkage is projected. However, the automated products require regular maintenance of $1,000 in the first four years and $2,000 in the last three years. Electricity bills will also rise by $1,500 in the first three years and $2,100 in the last four years. Is the saleswoman correct? Should the automated system be purchased? If so, what savings in today's dollars will be realized?

Question 1

Dear authors, why are gastric ulcers more common along the lesser curve, near the pylorus of the stomach?

Question 2

What is the best time of day to administer omeprazole, and why?

Question 3

Is it safe to use the drugs omeprazole and ranitidine during pregnancy?

Question 4.

Are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs harmful to the stomach when taken parenterally, for example by intravenous or intramuscular routes?

Question 5.

Is it safe to give a patient with a past history of bleeding peptic ulcer aspirin in an antiplatelet dose of 75-325 mg?

Question 6.

Is sulpiride effective in the treatment of a peptic ulcer or gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GORD)? Question 7.

Is clopidogrel gentle on the stomach?

Question 8 As a junior doctor, I have to attend many multidisciplinary team meetings. I am concerned about the confidentiality of these meetings as they are attended by a diverse group of healthcare workers. Question 9 Is the role of the advocate in a medical interview to help the patient or the doctor? Question 10 We are always asked by our seniors to make sure that the patient has signed the consent form. Isn't verbal consent enough? Also, for what procedures do I have to get consent, e.g. urinary catheterization in a patient with retention?

Question 4 Are 'Do not resuscitate' orders illegal in most countries? Question 5 What is a living will? Question 6 I've heard of the Bolam principle but when I mentioned it to my lecturer I was told it was out of date. Could you explain please? Question 7 Why is counselling required before an HIV test can be done on a patient? We don't counsel patients when we look for a tumour marker to diagnose cancer, which is often more serious for a patient.