Which of the following is not a known cause of carditis?

Which of these is an example of how the media might perpetuate a sexual stereotype? a) a lesbian couple is shown adopting and caring for a child. b) a lesbian is depicted as masculine. c) a male homosexual is depicted as masculine. d) a homosexual relationship is shown to be commited and monogamous.

A92-year-old man with a 45-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is intubated in the icu because of a bout of viral pneumonia that fails to improve after 72 hours of antibiotics. although the inspired fraction of oxygen is 100%, the patient's po2 remains at 57 mmhg. positive-end expiratory pressure (peep) is added to allow the inspired fraction of oxygen. twelve hours after the introduction of peep the patient suddenly become hypotensive. at the same time, his oxygen saturation drops from 92% to 61%. on physical examination, his bp is 80/50 mmhg and his pulse is 124/min. he has distended neck veins and distant heart sounds. which of the following would also most likely be seen on this patient's physical examination? - absence of breath sounds in the right hemithorax- high amplitude carotid artery upstroke- a pleural friction rub- pulsus alternans- splenomegaly

Which short-term goal might prompt someone to seek for mental and emotional challenges? saving for retirement buying a house in 10 years reducing conflict with family owning a company eventually