Question 1

Which of the following is true about dermatophytes?

Accepted Answer

A) They live on the top layer of the skin,hair,and nails. 
B) They are usually found in the mouth. 
C) They thrive in the vaginal mucosa. 
D) They can be found in the nose. 
A) They live on the top layer of the skin,hair,and nails. 
B) They are usually found in the mouth. 
C) They thrive in the vaginal mucosa. 
D) They can be found in the nose. A

Question 2

Which of the following drugs to treat fungal infections requires a prescription?

Accepted Answer

A) Terconazole 
B) Butoconazole 
C) Ketoconazole 
D) Miconazole 
A) Terconazole 
B) Butoconazole 
C) Ketoconazole 
D) Miconazole A

Question 3

Candida in the oral cavity is most common in what age group?

Accepted Answer

A) Toddlers 
B) Infants 
C) School-age children 
D) Elderly 
A) Toddlers 
B) Infants 
C) School-age children 
D) Elderly B

Question 4

Women taking a broad-spectrum antibiotic for a bacterial infection may develop _____ as a result.

Accepted Answer

A) thrush 
B) a rash 
C) onychomycosis 
D) a yeast infection 
A) thrush 
B) a rash 
C) onychomycosis 
D) a yeast infection

Question 5

Ringworm can spread between humans and animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Pneumocystis carinii is a fungus that can cause pneumonia in individuals who have a decreased immune system response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which drug would be best to treat onychomycosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Clotrimazole vaginal tablet 
B) Terbinafine oral tablet 
C) Tolnaftate spray 
D) Butenafine cream 
A) Clotrimazole vaginal tablet 
B) Terbinafine oral tablet 
C) Tolnaftate spray 
D) Butenafine cream

Question 8

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class.
-Terbinafine

Accepted Answer

A) Echinocandins 
B) Thiocarbamates 
C) Polyenes 
D) Allylamines 
E) Imidazoles 
A) Echinocandins 
B) Thiocarbamates 
C) Polyenes 
D) Allylamines 
E) Imidazoles

Question 9

How do the imidazole and triazole class of drugs work to fight off fungal infections?

Accepted Answer

A) Breaks down ergosterol,an essential part of the fungal cell membrane 
B) Interferes with ergosterol,inhibiting the synthesis of the fungal cell membrane 
C) Blocks the enzymes needed for the synthesis of fungal cellular contents 
D) Destroys the alkaloid necessary for cell membrane synthesis 
A) Breaks down ergosterol,an essential part of the fungal cell membrane 
B) Interferes with ergosterol,inhibiting the synthesis of the fungal cell membrane 
C) Blocks the enzymes needed for the synthesis of fungal cellular contents 
D) Destroys the alkaloid necessary for cell membrane synthesis

Question 10

Which infection is caused by a dermatophyte?

Accepted Answer

A) Pneumocystis carinii 
B) Aspergillus fumigatus 
C) Vulvovaginal candidiasis 
D) Tinea corporis 
A) Pneumocystis carinii 
B) Aspergillus fumigatus 
C) Vulvovaginal candidiasis 
D) Tinea corporis

Question 11

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class.
-Miconazole

Accepted Answer

A) Echinocandins 
B) Thiocarbamates 
C) Polyenes 
D) Allylamines 
E) Imidazoles 
A) Echinocandins 
B) Thiocarbamates 
C) Polyenes 
D) Allylamines 
E) Imidazoles

Question 12

Candida is called yeast and is a fungus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The echinocandins class is effective for treating infections caused by which fungi?

Accepted Answer

A) Cryptococcus 
B) Pneumocystis 
C) Tinea 
D) Aspergillus 
A) Cryptococcus 
B) Pneumocystis 
C) Tinea 
D) Aspergillus

Question 14

Which drug can be used to treat fungal conjunctivitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Nystatin 
B) Tolnaftate 
C) Natamycin 
D) Amphotericin B 
A) Nystatin 
B) Tolnaftate 
C) Natamycin 
D) Amphotericin B

Question 15

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class.
-Nystatin

Accepted Answer

A) Echinocandins 
B) Thiocarbamates 
C) Polyenes 
D) Allylamines 
E) Imidazoles 
A) Echinocandins 
B) Thiocarbamates 
C) Polyenes 
D) Allylamines 
E) Imidazoles

Question 16

Which of the following is not true about ringworm?

Accepted Answer

A) It is contagious. 
B) It can spread between humans and animals. 
C) It is not spread from person to person. 
D) It is caused by a fungus,not a worm. 
A) It is contagious. 
B) It can spread between humans and animals. 
C) It is not spread from person to person. 
D) It is caused by a fungus,not a worm.

Question 17

Tinea pedis is a common fungal infection that affects only athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Candida is normally present in or on what part of the body but only causes infection when conditions are favorable to the overgrowth of yeast?

Accepted Answer

A) In the gastrointestinal (GI)tract 
B) On the scalp 
C) On the skin 
D) Between the toes 
A) In the gastrointestinal (GI)tract 
B) On the scalp 
C) On the skin 
D) Between the toes

Question 19

Which of the following is an OTC antifungal drug that can be used to treat ringworm?

Accepted Answer

A) Voriconazole 
B) Econazole 
C) Clotrimazole 
D) Terconazole 
A) Voriconazole 
B) Econazole 
C) Clotrimazole 
D) Terconazole

Question 20

Why are dermatophyte infections common?

Accepted Answer

A) Fungus is immune to hand sanitizing gel,which most people use often instead of washing hands. 
B) Fungus is found most everywhere and can cause infections when given an opportunity. 
C) Fungus infections are very contagious and easily spread. 
D) Fungus infections are hard to get rid of and they easily adapt to their environment. 
A) Fungus is immune to hand sanitizing gel,which most people use often instead of washing hands. 
B) Fungus is found most everywhere and can cause infections when given an opportunity. 
C) Fungus infections are very contagious and easily spread. 
D) Fungus infections are hard to get rid of and they easily adapt to their environment.

Exam 39: Treatment of Fungal Infections

Which of the following is true about dermatophytes?

Which of the following drugs to treat fungal infections requires a prescription?

Candida in the oral cavity is most common in what age group?

Women taking a broad-spectrum antibiotic for a bacterial infection may develop _____ as a result.

Ringworm can spread between humans and animals.

Pneumocystis carinii is a fungus that can cause pneumonia in individuals who have a decreased immune system response.

Which drug would be best to treat onychomycosis?

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class. -Terbinafine

How do the imidazole and triazole class of drugs work to fight off fungal infections?

Which infection is caused by a dermatophyte?

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class. -Miconazole

Candida is called yeast and is a fungus.

The echinocandins class is effective for treating infections caused by which fungi?

Which drug can be used to treat fungal conjunctivitis?

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class. -Nystatin

Which of the following is not true about ringworm?

Tinea pedis is a common fungal infection that affects only athletes.

Candida is normally present in or on what part of the body but only causes infection when conditions are favorable to the overgrowth of yeast?

Which of the following is an OTC antifungal drug that can be used to treat ringworm?

Why are dermatophyte infections common?

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