Question 1

Which of the following is used to treat sporotrichosis?

Accepted Answer

A) penicillin 
B) sulfonamide 
C) trifluridine 
D) oral potassium iodide 
E) acyclovir 
A) penicillin 
B) sulfonamide 
C) trifluridine 
D) oral potassium iodide 
E) acyclovir

Question 2

The greatest single cause of blindness in the world is

Accepted Answer

A) neonatal gonorrheal ophthalmia. 
B) keratoconjunctivitis. 
C) trachoma. 
D) inclusion conjunctivitis. 
E) pinkeye. 
A) neonatal gonorrheal ophthalmia. 
B) keratoconjunctivitis. 
C) trachoma. 
D) inclusion conjunctivitis. 
E) pinkeye.

Question 3

Warts are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) papillomavirus. 
B) poxvirus. 
C) herpesvirus. 
D) parvovirus. 
E) Staphylococcus aureus. 
A) papillomavirus. 
B) poxvirus. 
C) herpesvirus. 
D) parvovirus. 
E) Staphylococcus aureus.

Question 4

In which of the following respects is measles similar to German measles (rubella)?

Accepted Answer

A) They have a similar type of rash. 
B) They are caused by the same virus. 
C) Encephalitis is a possible complication. 
D) Congenital complications may occur. 
E) They can be controlled by vaccination. 
A) They have a similar type of rash. 
B) They are caused by the same virus. 
C) Encephalitis is a possible complication. 
D) Congenital complications may occur. 
E) They can be controlled by vaccination.

Question 5

A 45-year-old man has pus-filled vesicles distributed over his back in the upper right quadrant,over his right shoulder,and upper right quadrant of his chest.His symptoms are most likely due to

Accepted Answer

A) Candida albicans. 
B) herpes simplex virus. 
C) Staphylococcus aureus. 
D) Streptococcus pyogenes. 
E) varicella-zoster virus. 
A) Candida albicans. 
B) herpes simplex virus. 
C) Staphylococcus aureus. 
D) Streptococcus pyogenes. 
E) varicella-zoster virus.

Question 6

The normal flora of the skin is predominantly gram-negative rods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Currently,the only remaining stocks of smallpox are located in the United States and in Russia.Several dates for the destruction of these stocks have been set,but then postponed.Discuss the pros and cons of destroying these remaining smallpox stocks.Do you feel they should be destroyed? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The decision to destroy the remaining st

Question 8

Haemophilus influenzae is the most common bacterial cause of pinkeye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following are transmitted via the respiratory route EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) smallpox. 
B) chickenpox. 
C) rubella. 
D) tinea. 
E) measles. 
A) smallpox. 
B) chickenpox. 
C) rubella. 
D) tinea. 
E) measles.

Question 10

Thrush and vaginitis are caused by

Accepted Answer

A) herpesvirus. 
B) Chlamydia trachomatis. 
C) Candida albicans. 
D) Staphylococcus aureus. 
E) Streptococcus pyogenes. 
A) herpesvirus. 
B) Chlamydia trachomatis. 
C) Candida albicans. 
D) Staphylococcus aureus. 
E) Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question 11

A 35-year-old woman has a red,raised rash on the inside of her thighs.Gram-stained skin scrapings show large budding cells with pseudohyphae.The infection is caused by

Accepted Answer

A) Candida albicans. 
B) herpes simplex virus. 
C) Staphylococcus aureus. 
D) Streptococcus pyogenes. 
E) varicella-zoster virus. 
A) Candida albicans. 
B) herpes simplex virus. 
C) Staphylococcus aureus. 
D) Streptococcus pyogenes. 
E) varicella-zoster virus.

Question 12

Only infestation with the body louse Pediculus humanus corporis,and not the head louse,spreads diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Blue-green pus is characteristic of Pseudomonas wound infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Koplik spots are a diagnostic indicator of

Accepted Answer

A) chickenpox. 
B) smallpox. 
C) fifth disease. 
D) rubella. 
E) measles. 
A) chickenpox. 
B) smallpox. 
C) fifth disease. 
D) rubella. 
E) measles.

Question 15

Which of the following is a subcutaneous mycosis?

Accepted Answer

A) tinea capitis 
B) sporotrichosis 
C) erysipelas 
D) athlete's foot 
E) Buruli ulcer 
A) tinea capitis 
B) sporotrichosis 
C) erysipelas 
D) athlete's foot 
E) Buruli ulcer

Question 16

Newborns' eyes are treated with an antibiotic

Accepted Answer

A) when Neisseria gonorrhoeae is isolated from the eyes. 
B) when the mother is blind. 
C) when the mother has genital herpes. 
D) when the mother has gonorrhea. 
E) as a routine precaution. 
A) when Neisseria gonorrhoeae is isolated from the eyes. 
B) when the mother is blind. 
C) when the mother has genital herpes. 
D) when the mother has gonorrhea. 
E) as a routine precaution.

Question 17

Why is vaccination for rubella recommended?

Accepted Answer

A) It has a high mortality rate in school-age children. 
B) Death from secondary infections is common. 
C) There is a high incidence of congenital infections and birth defects. 
D) Health care workers have a high incidence of infection. 
E) It is no longer recommended;rubella has been eradicated. 
A) It has a high mortality rate in school-age children. 
B) Death from secondary infections is common. 
C) There is a high incidence of congenital infections and birth defects. 
D) Health care workers have a high incidence of infection. 
E) It is no longer recommended;rubella has been eradicated.

Question 18

A patient reports to the eye clinic associated with the regional health center with a painful inflamed left cornea.The patient reports that he typically wears contacts.What types of infectious agent might be causing the problem? What further information would you seek? Describe how you would confirm you suspicion and choose a drug to treat this individual.

Accepted Answer

The patient's symptoms of a painful and

Question 19

Which of the following statements about Reye syndrome is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is associated with aspirin use. 
B) It is a complication that may occur in chickenpox infection. 
C) It mostly affects older adults. 
D) Symptoms may include vomiting,drowsiness,or behavior changes. 
E) Prolonged neurological problems may occur. 
A) It is associated with aspirin use. 
B) It is a complication that may occur in chickenpox infection. 
C) It mostly affects older adults. 
D) Symptoms may include vomiting,drowsiness,or behavior changes. 
E) Prolonged neurological problems may occur.

Question 20

Which of the following cause(s)ringworm?

Accepted Answer

A) Microsporum 
B) Epidermophyton 
C) Mycobacterium 
D) Microsporum and Epidermophyton 
E) Microsporum,Epidermophyton,and Mycobacterium 
A) Microsporum 
B) Epidermophyton 
C) Mycobacterium 
D) Microsporum and Epidermophyton 
E) Microsporum,Epidermophyton,and Mycobacterium

Exam 21: Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes

Which of the following is used to treat sporotrichosis?

The greatest single cause of blindness in the world is

Warts are caused by

In which of the following respects is measles similar to German measles (rubella)?

A 45-year-old man has pus-filled vesicles distributed over his back in the upper right quadrant,over his right shoulder,and upper right quadrant of his chest.His symptoms are most likely due to

The normal flora of the skin is predominantly gram-negative rods.

Haemophilus influenzae is the most common bacterial cause of pinkeye.

All of the following are transmitted via the respiratory route EXCEPT

Thrush and vaginitis are caused by

A 35-year-old woman has a red,raised rash on the inside of her thighs.Gram-stained skin scrapings show large budding cells with pseudohyphae.The infection is caused by

Only infestation with the body louse Pediculus humanus corporis,and not the head louse,spreads diseases.

Blue-green pus is characteristic of Pseudomonas wound infections.

Koplik spots are a diagnostic indicator of

Which of the following is a subcutaneous mycosis?

Newborns' eyes are treated with an antibiotic

Why is vaccination for rubella recommended?

Which of the following statements about Reye syndrome is FALSE?

Which of the following cause(s)ringworm?

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