How is ethics reflected in the precepts of the world’s major religions? Compare these among three of the better-known faiths in the discussion.

In some states, medical marijuana is legal. this means that people who need to take marijuana because of a medical condition may take it only with approval from the doctor. however, officers still advise these people not to drive while under the influence. what is the main reason for this? they would become dangerous to themselves and other people. they would not able to read and follow street signs. they would not be capable of staying in only one lane. they would become dangerous to wildlife that may be present.

When considering the claim that eating well to reduce stress, what advice might you give a friend who appears to be stressed about an upcoming exam, but chooses to have chips and soda for lunch everyday?

A46-year-old man with a history of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia visits the physician for a routine followup. the patient's job involves a lot of travelling, and he admits to occasionally forgetting to take his medications with him when he travels. he complains of several episodes of chest pain in the past few months. the pain is sharp in nature, mainly over his lower chest and epigastrium, and tends to come on when walking. he believes these episodes are due to indigestion and has been taking antacids. there is a family history of heart disease, and his father died of a heart attack at age 48. on physical examination, his blood pressure is 150/80 mmhg and heart rate is 86/min. his lungs are clear to auscultation. cardiac auscultation reveals normal rate and rhythm, without rubs, gallops, or murmurs. there is no pedal oedema. he is sent for an exercise stress test. five minutes into the test, he develops st depression of 3mm in leads v1-v5. the st segment depression is greater than 0.12 seconds in duration and the stress test is stopped. which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management? - coronary angiography- holter monitor- no further tests are required- repeat stress test with thallium- upper gastrointestinal endoscopy