Question 1

Match the condition with its definition.
-Keratitis

Accepted Answer

A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae 
A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae C

Question 2

Match the condition with its definition.
-Keratitis

Accepted Answer

A) An acute infection of the orbital contents most often caused by bacteria 
B) Inflammation of the lacrimal canal 
C) Infection of the lacrimal gland characterized by pain of the upper eyelid with erythema 
D) Infection of the cornea 
A) An acute infection of the orbital contents most often caused by bacteria 
B) Inflammation of the lacrimal canal 
C) Infection of the lacrimal gland characterized by pain of the upper eyelid with erythema 
D) Infection of the cornea D

Question 3

Match the condition with its definition.
-Trachoma

Accepted Answer

A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae 
A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae E

Question 4

Match the condition with its definition.
-Conjunctivitis in children

Accepted Answer

A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae 
A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae

Question 5

Match the condition with its definition.
-Canaliculitis

Accepted Answer

A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae 
A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae

Question 6

Match the condition with its definition.
-Dacryoadenitis

Accepted Answer

A) An acute infection of the orbital contents most often caused by bacteria 
B) Inflammation of the lacrimal canal 
C) Infection of the lacrimal gland characterized by pain of the upper eyelid with erythema 
D) Infection of the cornea 
A) An acute infection of the orbital contents most often caused by bacteria 
B) Inflammation of the lacrimal canal 
C) Infection of the lacrimal gland characterized by pain of the upper eyelid with erythema 
D) Infection of the cornea

Question 7

What is the proper specimen for culture and identification of the agent of acute sinusitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirated material that has been collected by puncture of the maxillary sinus 
B) Drainage material found in the upper respiratory passages that has been collected with a swab 
C) Coughed up sinus drainage collected in a sterile cup 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) Aspirated material that has been collected by puncture of the maxillary sinus 
B) Drainage material found in the upper respiratory passages that has been collected with a swab 
C) Coughed up sinus drainage collected in a sterile cup 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 8

The organism(s) that can be encountered in the conjunctival sac that exist as indigenous flora is(are)

Accepted Answer

A) Staphylococcus epidermidis. 
B) Lactobacillus spp. 
C) Staphylococcus aureus. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
E) None of the above are correct. 
A) Staphylococcus epidermidis. 
B) Lactobacillus spp. 
C) Staphylococcus aureus. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
E) None of the above are correct.

Question 9

Match the condition with its definition.
-Orbital cellulitis

Accepted Answer

A) An acute infection of the orbital contents most often caused by bacteria 
B) Inflammation of the lacrimal canal 
C) Infection of the lacrimal gland characterized by pain of the upper eyelid with erythema 
D) Infection of the cornea 
A) An acute infection of the orbital contents most often caused by bacteria 
B) Inflammation of the lacrimal canal 
C) Infection of the lacrimal gland characterized by pain of the upper eyelid with erythema 
D) Infection of the cornea

Question 10

Match the condition with its definition.
-Canaliculitis

Accepted Answer

A) An acute infection of the orbital contents most often caused by bacteria 
B) Inflammation of the lacrimal canal 
C) Infection of the lacrimal gland characterized by pain of the upper eyelid with erythema 
D) Infection of the cornea 
A) An acute infection of the orbital contents most often caused by bacteria 
B) Inflammation of the lacrimal canal 
C) Infection of the lacrimal gland characterized by pain of the upper eyelid with erythema 
D) Infection of the cornea

Question 11

Match the condition with its definition.
-Orbital cellulitis

Accepted Answer

A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae 
A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae

Question 12

Match the condition with its definition.
-Endophthalmitis

Accepted Answer

A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae 
A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae

Question 13

The most common etiologic agents in acute otitis media in children include

Accepted Answer

A) Klebsiella pneumococci. 
B) Haemophilus influenzae. 
C) Streptococcus agalactiae. 
D) Moraxella catarrhalis. 
A) Klebsiella pneumococci. 
B) Haemophilus influenzae. 
C) Streptococcus agalactiae. 
D) Moraxella catarrhalis.

Question 14

Match the condition with its definition.
-Blepharitis

Accepted Answer

A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae 
A) 	Haemophilus influenzae and S. pneumoniae 
B) 	Bacteria, viruses, and occasionally lice 
C) 	S. aureus, S. pneumoniae, and P. aeruginosa 
D) 	Any bacterium, including those considered to be primarily saprophytic 
E) 	Chlamydia 
F)	Actinomyces or Propionibacterium 
G)	S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and S. pneumoniae

Exam 53: Infections of the Eyes, Ears, and Sinuses

Match the condition with its definition. -Keratitis

Match the condition with its definition. -Keratitis

Match the condition with its definition. -Trachoma

Match the condition with its definition. -Conjunctivitis in children

Match the condition with its definition. -Canaliculitis

Match the condition with its definition. -Dacryoadenitis

What is the proper specimen for culture and identification of the agent of acute sinusitis?

The organism(s) that can be encountered in the conjunctival sac that exist as indigenous flora is(are)

Match the condition with its definition. -Orbital cellulitis

Match the condition with its definition. -Canaliculitis

Match the condition with its definition. -Orbital cellulitis

Match the condition with its definition. -Endophthalmitis

The most common etiologic agents in acute otitis media in children include

Match the condition with its definition. -Blepharitis

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Role of Microscopy

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Immunochemical Methods Used for Organism Detection

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Principles of Antimicrobial Action Resistance

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Pseudomonas, Burkholderia, and Similar Organisms

Achromobacter, Rhizobium, Ochrobactrum, and Similar Organisms

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Moraxella

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The Spirochetes

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