OPTIONAL- Describe how you did the previous pH question for potential partial credit- was your answer a BASIC pH? 

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. 

A solution of acetaminophen is 40% (m/v) . What volume of solution (in mL) would you administer a [x] kg patient if the ordered dosage is 15mg/kg? Report your answer in mL to 2 decimal places. 

In comparing smokers and nonsmokers with periodontitis, smokers have all of the following, EXCEPT:

Which of the following medications commonly causes gingival hyperplasia?

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

Which of the following scenarios is an example of refractory periodontitis?

Diabetes Mellitus may increase inflammatory response to bacteria both locally and systemically.

Select ONE of the following questions to respond to in at least 4-8 sentences. Only the first response will be graded unless you indicate otherwise. This is worth 15 points. You do not need to put anything in this question, though you may use the space to gather your thoughts. 

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