Question 1

Fungal infections of the skin are referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

mycoses

Question 2

Herpes simplex infections on lips and in the mouth are most commonly caused by

Accepted Answer

A) HSV-1. 
B) HSV-2. 
C) HSV-6. 
D) HSV-7. 
A) HSV-1. 
B) HSV-2. 
C) HSV-6. 
D) HSV-7. A

Question 3

A chronic localized subcutaneous infection characterized by verrucoid lesions on the skin is

Accepted Answer

A) candidiasis. 
B) leprosy. 
C) shingles. 
D) chromoblastomycosis. 
A) candidiasis. 
B) leprosy. 
C) shingles. 
D) chromoblastomycosis. D

Question 4

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
-Necrotizing fasciitis

Accepted Answer

A) HSV-1 
B) Streptococcus pyogenes 
C) HSV-2 
D) Actinomyces 
E) Escherichia coli
F)Varicella-zoster
G)HHV-6 and -7
H)Malassezia furfur 
A) HSV-1 
B) Streptococcus pyogenes 
C) HSV-2 
D) Actinomyces 
E) Escherichia coli
F)Varicella-zoster
G)HHV-6 and -7
H)Malassezia furfur

Question 5

A tinea infection in the groin area is commonly called "__________."

Accepted Answer

The answer of A tinea infection in the groin area...

Question 6

The most important fungi that cause diseases of the skin,hair,and nails are called

Accepted Answer

A) Plasmodium. 
B) sporozoites. 
C) dermatophytes. 
D) nematodes. 
A) Plasmodium. 
B) sporozoites. 
C) dermatophytes. 
D) nematodes.

Question 7

Which of the following organisms is the causative agent of skin infections and toxic shock syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) Pseudomonas aeruginosa 
B) Staphylococcus aureus 
C) Micrococcus luteus 
D) Propionibacterium acnes 
A) Pseudomonas aeruginosa 
B) Staphylococcus aureus 
C) Micrococcus luteus 
D) Propionibacterium acnes

Question 8

The papillary layer of the skin is part of the

Accepted Answer

A) epidermis. 
B) dermis. 
C) hypodermis. 
D) subcutaneous layer. 
A) epidermis. 
B) dermis. 
C) hypodermis. 
D) subcutaneous layer.

Question 9

Variola virus of the orthopoxvirus family causes the acute,highly contagious disease

Accepted Answer

A) shingles. 
B) smallpox. 
C) jock itch. 
D) ringworm. 
A) shingles. 
B) smallpox. 
C) jock itch. 
D) ringworm.

Question 10

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
-Sixth disease

Accepted Answer

A) HSV-1 
B) Streptococcus pyogenes 
C) HSV-2 
D) Actinomyces 
E) Escherichia coli
F)Varicella-zoster
G)HHV-6 and -7
H)Malassezia furfur 
A) HSV-1 
B) Streptococcus pyogenes 
C) HSV-2 
D) Actinomyces 
E) Escherichia coli
F)Varicella-zoster
G)HHV-6 and -7
H)Malassezia furfur

Question 11

Langerhans cells,which play a role in defense against microbes,are located in the

Accepted Answer

A) epidermis. 
B) dermis. 
C) hypodermis. 
D) subcutaneous layer. 
A) epidermis. 
B) dermis. 
C) hypodermis. 
D) subcutaneous layer.

Question 12

"Athlete's foot" is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) tinea capitis. 
B) tinea corporis. 
C) tinea versicolor. 
D) tinea pedis. 
A) tinea capitis. 
B) tinea corporis. 
C) tinea versicolor. 
D) tinea pedis.

Question 13

Diaper rash in infants is commonly caused by

Accepted Answer

A) Sporothrix schenckii. 
B) Actinomyces. 
C) Candida albicans. 
D) Malassezia furfur. 
A) Sporothrix schenckii. 
B) Actinomyces. 
C) Candida albicans. 
D) Malassezia furfur.

Question 14

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
-Genital herpes

Accepted Answer

A) HSV-1 
B) Streptococcus pyogenes 
C) HSV-2 
D) Actinomyces 
E) Escherichia coli
F)Varicella-zoster
G)HHV-6 and -7
H)Malassezia furfur 
A) HSV-1 
B) Streptococcus pyogenes 
C) HSV-2 
D) Actinomyces 
E) Escherichia coli
F)Varicella-zoster
G)HHV-6 and -7
H)Malassezia furfur

Question 15

Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
-Tinea versicolor

Accepted Answer

A) HSV-1 
B) Streptococcus pyogenes 
C) HSV-2 
D) Actinomyces 
E) Escherichia coli
F)Varicella-zoster
G)HHV-6 and -7
H)Malassezia furfur 
A) HSV-1 
B) Streptococcus pyogenes 
C) HSV-2 
D) Actinomyces 
E) Escherichia coli
F)Varicella-zoster
G)HHV-6 and -7
H)Malassezia furfur

Question 16

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the

Accepted Answer

A) feet. 
B) scalp. 
C) mouth. 
D) hands. 
A) feet. 
B) scalp. 
C) mouth. 
D) hands.

Question 17

It is often difficult for antibiotics to effectively reach the infection site of osteomyelitis primarily because of

Accepted Answer

A) destruction of the local blood supply. 
B) denaturing of the drug by normal flora. 
C) inflammation and edema. 
D) excessive production of pus at the infection site. 
A) destruction of the local blood supply. 
B) denaturing of the drug by normal flora. 
C) inflammation and edema. 
D) excessive production of pus at the infection site.

Question 18

Which of the following is a type of acute infection generally caused by group A Streptococcus?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbuncle 
B) Impetigo 
C) Erysipelas 
D) Acne 
A) Carbuncle 
B) Impetigo 
C) Erysipelas 
D) Acne

Question 19

Chickenpox and shingles are caused by the __________ virus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chickenpox and shingles are caused by the...

Question 20

The organism often called "flesh-eating bacteria" is

Accepted Answer

A) Staphylococcus aureus 
B) Staphylococcus epidermidis 
C) Streptococcus pyogenes 
D) Propionibacterium acnes 
A) Staphylococcus aureus 
B) Staphylococcus epidermidis 
C) Streptococcus pyogenes 
D) Propionibacterium acnes

Exam 14: Infections of the Integumentary System, soft Tissue, and Musculoskeletal System

Fungal infections of the skin are referred to as __________.

Herpes simplex infections on lips and in the mouth are most commonly caused by

A chronic localized subcutaneous infection characterized by verrucoid lesions on the skin is

Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Necrotizing fasciitis

A tinea infection in the groin area is commonly called "__________."

The most important fungi that cause diseases of the skin,hair,and nails are called

Which of the following organisms is the causative agent of skin infections and toxic shock syndrome?

The papillary layer of the skin is part of the

Variola virus of the orthopoxvirus family causes the acute,highly contagious disease

Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Sixth disease

Langerhans cells,which play a role in defense against microbes,are located in the

"Athlete's foot" is referred to as

Diaper rash in infants is commonly caused by

Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Genital herpes

Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Tinea versicolor

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the

It is often difficult for antibiotics to effectively reach the infection site of osteomyelitis primarily because of

Which of the following is a type of acute infection generally caused by group A Streptococcus?

Chickenpox and shingles are caused by the __________ virus.

The organism often called "flesh-eating bacteria" is

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