Question 1

Which fungal infection leads to an allergic asthmatic response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aspergillosis 
B)  Blastomycosis 
C)  Cryptococcosis 
D)  Histoplasmosis 
A)  Aspergillosis 
B)  Blastomycosis 
C)  Cryptococcosis 
D)  Histoplasmosis

Question 2

Whooping cough treatment includes

Accepted Answer

A)  administration of antitoxin 
B)  erythromycin 
C)  supportive treatment for symptoms 
D)  all of the above 
A)  administration of antitoxin 
B)  erythromycin 
C)  supportive treatment for symptoms 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

Legionellosis is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  vaccine administration 
B)  limited exposure to infected patients 
C)  regular disinfection of aerosolized water sources 
D)  prophylactic antibiotic treatment 
A)  vaccine administration 
B)  limited exposure to infected patients 
C)  regular disinfection of aerosolized water sources 
D)  prophylactic antibiotic treatment

Question 4

The upper respiratory tract consists of the

Accepted Answer

A)  pharynx 
B)  nasal cavity 
C)  primary bronchi 
D)  two of the above 
A)  pharynx 
B)  nasal cavity 
C)  primary bronchi 
D)  two of the above

Question 5

Treatment of choice for TB is

Accepted Answer

A)  erythromycin and penicillin 
B)  isoniazid and rifampin 
C)  purified protein derivative 
D)  cold fresh air 
A)  erythromycin and penicillin 
B)  isoniazid and rifampin 
C)  purified protein derivative 
D)  cold fresh air

Question 6

Tuberculosis is one of the most prevalent and dangerous diseases in the world and its incidence is on the increase. Why is Mycobacterium tuberculosis such a widespread respiratory pathogen? Describe factors that contribute to the increase in its incidence.

Accepted Answer

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is such a wid

Question 7

Influenza exhibits antigenic drift which involves

Accepted Answer

A)  mutations in genes for hemagglutinin and neuraminidase 
B)  gene reassortment due to multiple viral infections 
C)  mutations in envelope phospholipids 
D)  mutations in capsid proteins 
A)  mutations in genes for hemagglutinin and neuraminidase 
B)  gene reassortment due to multiple viral infections 
C)  mutations in envelope phospholipids 
D)  mutations in capsid proteins

Question 8

Which of the following statements about normal microflora of the respiratory system is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence of Haemophilus in the pharynx does not indicate disease. 
B)  About 1/3 of the population carries Staphylococcus aureus in their nasal cavity. 
C)  Coccidioides immitis is a harmless part of the microflora. 
D)  Nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus can easily spread it to other individuals. 
A)  The presence of Haemophilus in the pharynx does not indicate disease. 
B)  About 1/3 of the population carries Staphylococcus aureus in their nasal cavity. 
C)  Coccidioides immitis is a harmless part of the microflora. 
D)  Nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus can easily spread it to other individuals.

Question 9

Prevention of pneumonia is difficult because

Accepted Answer

A)  the vaccine only protects against 23 strains 
B)  the vaccine covers all the strains, but boosters must be administered 
C)  there is no vaccine 
D)  the vaccine is only given to adults 
A)  the vaccine only protects against 23 strains 
B)  the vaccine covers all the strains, but boosters must be administered 
C)  there is no vaccine 
D)  the vaccine is only given to adults

Question 10

The presence of Bordatella pertussis is confirmed by

Accepted Answer

A)  beta colonies on a blood agar plate 
B)  sensitivity to penicillin 
C)  a reddish pigmented colony 
D)  a fluorescent antibody stain 
A)  beta colonies on a blood agar plate 
B)  sensitivity to penicillin 
C)  a reddish pigmented colony 
D)  a fluorescent antibody stain

Question 11

Ornithosis

Accepted Answer

A)  is transmitted to humans from birds 
B)  survives for long periods outside of cells 
C)  can be transmitted aerially as well as by ticks 
D)  is especially common in cattle- and sheep-raising areas 
A)  is transmitted to humans from birds 
B)  survives for long periods outside of cells 
C)  can be transmitted aerially as well as by ticks 
D)  is especially common in cattle- and sheep-raising areas

Question 12

Tubercules

Accepted Answer

A)  are white patches seen on chest x-rays of TB patients 
B)  undergo destruction giving a cheesy, caseous appearance 
C)  contain live Mycobacterium 
D)  all of the above 
A)  are white patches seen on chest x-rays of TB patients 
B)  undergo destruction giving a cheesy, caseous appearance 
C)  contain live Mycobacterium 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Legionellosis is a form of pneumonia that differs from classical pneumonia in that

Accepted Answer

A)  patients have an abnormal chest X-ray 
B)  there is major organ (liver, kidney) involvement 
C)  the causative agent is a virus 
D)  patients have fever with chills 
A)  patients have an abnormal chest X-ray 
B)  there is major organ (liver, kidney) involvement 
C)  the causative agent is a virus 
D)  patients have fever with chills

Question 14

Which of the following statements about pneumonia is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  helminths can cause pneumonia 
B)  walking pneumonia is caused by Legionella pneumophilia 
C)  chemicals and radiation can cause pneumonia 
D)  walking pneumonia cannot be prevented by vaccination 
A)  helminths can cause pneumonia 
B)  walking pneumonia is caused by Legionella pneumophilia 
C)  chemicals and radiation can cause pneumonia 
D)  walking pneumonia cannot be prevented by vaccination

Question 15

The paroxysmal stage of whooping cough is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  mild, dry, persistent cough 
B)  a migraine headache 
C)  violent coughing 
D)  pseudomembrane forming in throat 
A)  mild, dry, persistent cough 
B)  a migraine headache 
C)  violent coughing 
D)  pseudomembrane forming in throat

Exam 21: Diseases of the Respiratory System

Which fungal infection leads to an allergic asthmatic response?

Whooping cough treatment includes

Legionellosis is controlled by

The upper respiratory tract consists of the

Treatment of choice for TB is

Tuberculosis is one of the most prevalent and dangerous diseases in the world and its incidence is on the increase. Why is Mycobacterium tuberculosis such a widespread respiratory pathogen? Describe factors that contribute to the increase in its incidence.

Influenza exhibits antigenic drift which involves

Which of the following statements about normal microflora of the respiratory system is incorrect?

Prevention of pneumonia is difficult because

The presence of Bordatella pertussis is confirmed by

Ornithosis

Tubercules

Legionellosis is a form of pneumonia that differs from classical pneumonia in that

Which of the following statements about pneumonia is incorrect?

The paroxysmal stage of whooping cough is characterized by

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Essential Concepts of Metabolism

Growth and Culturing of Bacteria

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