Which of the following is false regarding the structure of HIV?
A) It is made up of DNA.
B) It is surrounded by core proteins.
C) It is surrounded by a capsid.
D) Its envelope contains glycoproteins.
A) It is made up of DNA.
The HIV virus is not made up of DNA. Its structure is simplistic, being made up of RNA (ribonucleic acid), surrounded by core proteins, which are then surrounded by a protein shell known as a capsid.
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A) Standards of practice have more authority than codes of ethics. B) Standards of practice are more detailed than codes of ethics. C) Standards of practice may change, but codes of ethics never change. D) Standards of practice have the force of law, but codes of ethics do not.
A physician has prescribed a drug normally used for hypertension to treat recurrent episodes of angina based on recommendations of colleagues and the most recent medical journals. Which of the following describes his actions?
a. The physician may do so legally based on the unlabeled use of medications. b. The physician may do so legally if the uses are posted in the PDR. c. The physician may do so legally if the uses are approved by the manufacturer of the drug. d. It is illegal for the physician to prescribe a drug for anything other than the manufacturers intended, stated use as registered with the USP.
Which of the following actions is most likely to help a person reduce stress?
A. Reduce the amount of time you spend exercising each week B. Allow yourself exactly 6 hours of sleep each night C. Identify sources of conflict and try to resolve them. D. Increase the number of snacks you eat between meals. E. Oppose anything that will cause a change in your life.
Which of the following is an example of a tetracycline?
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