Duran-Pinedo (2014) similarly looked for virulence factors.  Name one metabolic pathway not indicated in Figure 1 (or used in your previous answer) that was up-regulated in the periodontitis plaques in the Duran-Pinedo (2014) study.

Pick one of the genes that is overexpressed in dysbiosis and explain how it can contribute to periodontitis. (Three sentences max) For partial credit, identify overexpressed in periodontitis (it does not have to be from the figure) and explain how it contributes to the disease.

A low-income uninsured patient needs access to affordable primary care. Which of the following federal agencies or programs would MOST directly help this patient? (SELECT TWO)

A hospital quality improvement team is reviewing the IOM’s six dimensions of quality. Which of the following are included in those dimensions? (SELECT THREE)

The Green House Project was designed as an alternative to traditional nursing homes. Which of the following BEST describes its core philosophy?

After Hurricane Katrina exposed significant gaps in disaster response coordination, which office was created specifically to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies and disasters?

A Native American patient living on a federally recognized tribal reservation needs access to comprehensive health services. Which federal agency was specifically established to serve this population?

During a disease outbreak investigation, public health workers ask: Who got sick? What made them sick? And what in the environment allowed the disease to spread? This approach BEST reflects which framework?

A 55-year-old patient with hyperthyroidism is started on methimazole. After 4 weeks, he develops a sore throat and fever.  What is the most appropriate next step? 

Which of the following adverse effects is characterized by night-time insulin-induced hypoglycemic reaction with a rebound elevation in blood glucose levels?