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A 59-year-old women with a history of metastatic breast cancer presents to the ED with progressive bilateral lower extremity motor weakness. Spinal imaging with MRI is not available. What should be done in this situation? Order plain films of the spine Call nearby facilities to see if they have MRI imaging available Transfer the patient to a facility using a pre-arranged transfer agreement Allow the patient to walk as tolerated Start a bowel regimen to prevent constipation 2.A 32-year-old male is diagnosed with a thoracic epidural abscess after developing paresthesia in his legs that extended up to his umbilicus. What antibiotics should this patient be started on for empiric treatment of his epidural abscess?
a. Ampicillin and vancomycin
b. Vancomycin and an aminoglycoside
c. Ampicillin and an aminoglycoside
d. Third- or fourth-generation cephalosporin and an aminoglycoside
e. Vancomycin and a third- or fourth-generation cephalosporin