Biofilms are most likely to form on the ___ surfaces in the oral cavity.

Proteins that were differentially expressed in the presence of azithromycin are indicated on the gel.  Below is a list of selected proteins and their functions. AcsA – Metabolism of acetate as a carbon and energy source. FumA – Metabolism of fumerate as a carbon and energy source. FptA – Siderophore that imports iron. PiuA – Outer membrane receptor for iron. SodM – Protection from reactive oxygen species.   Choose one of these proteins and explain how a decrease in its expression could inhibit growth of P. aeruginosa. (three sentences max)

Name strains from the experiment above that are part of the Red complex.  Include the full genus and species name for full credit.

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?