Make the case for NOT considering viruses “alive”.

Define prion and name a disease caused by prions.

Define virion. How does it differ from a virus?

Name and describe one direct method for counting bacterial cells.

Part 6: Writing – Jaká je typická americká rodina? Jakou máte rodinu vy?     What is the “typical American family” like?  (Feel free to describe the traditional family or a modern version.) Describe the family members, their traits, professions, activities, likes/dislikes/preferences, and where they live (etc.). Then state if your family is typical or not (in your opinion), and explain why. Your paragraph should contain approx. 9-10 sentences. Slovníček tradiční typický á é ě í ó ú ů ý    ď ň ť   č š ř ž   

Which dosage form of Zolpidem (Ambien) is indicated for a patient who wakes up in the middle of the night? 

Which SSRIs are known to be sedating?  Select all that apply. 

A 32-year-old woman with generalized anxiety disorder reports excessive worry for 6 months. She wants long-term management but is worried about becoming “dependent” on medication. Which would be the best first-line treatment?

A 32-year-old woman presents to her primary care provider with complaints of feeling restless, jittery, and unable to sleep for the past 2 weeks. She reports palpitations, tremors, and a sense of constant nervousness. Her past medical history includes asthma, seasonal allergies, and major depressive disorder. She currently takes: Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) Sertraline 100 mg daily Diphenhydramine 25 mg nightly for sleep Lisinopril 5mg PO daily Her vital signs: BP 134/82, HR 104, RR 18, O2 98%, afebrile. Which of the following medications are most likely contributing to this patient’s anxiety symptoms?

Ms. T is a 36-year-old woman who struggles to fall asleep. She exercises intensely at 10 PM most nights and drinks a cup of black tea right before bed. Which of the following changes is most likely to improve her sleep onset?