Rheumatoid Arthritis:

Calculate the pH of a solution where 1.48 grams of NaOH (a strong BASE) is dissolved in 1 L of water.  The molar mass of NaOH is 40 g/mol. Report your answer to 2 decimal places. 

You are the nurse caring for a patient that needs a set dose of Humulin NPH insulin and Humulin Regular insulin before breakfast. In addition to the set dose, a sliding scale for additional Humulin Regular insulin may be needed based on the patient’s glucose before breakfast. The AM fasting blood glucose is 225 mg/dL.  Order: Administer Humulin NPH 20 units and Humulin Regular 10 units SC before breakfast. In addition, check blood glucose before breakfast and use the sliding scale below to add extra Humulin Regular insulin, if indicated.  Based on the orders and the patient’s blood glucose, what is the total amount of insulin in units to be given before breakfast? “The total units: (enter numbers only)”   Blood sugar Humulin Regular insulin 0-180 0 units 181-200 3 units 201-250 5 units 251-300 7 units 301 and above call provider  

Draw (on your own paper- not here online) 2 possible isomers of hexanone (there are more than 2). Describe them (length of C chain, what is a ketone group, location of ketone and any other groups), and give their common or IUPAC name. 

Which of the following is a common characteristic of exertional intolerance in patients with post-concussion syndrome?

The type of healing that occurs following successful root instrumentation is formation of a long junctional epithelium.

The links between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease include which of the following?

Patient presents with the following clinical findings, what is the appropriate Stage and Grade? 40 yrs old Generalized pockets of 3-4mm with 5mm pockets in molars Mostly horizontal bone loss One lower anterior tooth lost to periodontitis Less than 2mm additional attachment loss over 5 yrs Non-smoker, has Diabetes and the last HbA1c was 6.5 Screenshot 2025-04-07 121647.png Screenshot 2025-04-07 121658.png

Scurvy is a vitamin deficiency disease that can lead to muscle weakness, painful and swollen joints, poor wound healing, increased risk of bone fractures, and gingival inflammation.

What is polyribosome translation, and what are its implications for prokaryotic cells?