Question 1

Lifelong immunity is conferred once an individual has had botulism and recovered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A physician diagnoses a patient with lepromatous Hansen's disease.All of the following pertain to the patient EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) disfiguring nodules form all over the body. 
B) the disease has progressed from the tuberculoid stage. 
C) a skin biopsy will be taken to aid diagnosis. 
D) treatment will include injections of penicillin. 
E) infection probably occurred as a result of prolonged contact with another infected individual. 
A) disfiguring nodules form all over the body. 
B) the disease has progressed from the tuberculoid stage. 
C) a skin biopsy will be taken to aid diagnosis. 
D) treatment will include injections of penicillin. 
E) infection probably occurred as a result of prolonged contact with another infected individual.

Question 3

Initial treatment for tetanus in a fully immunized person with a puncture wound is

Accepted Answer

A) tetanus toxoid (inactivated tetanus toxin)booster. 
B) tetanus immune globulin. 
C) penicillin. 
D) supportive rehydration therapy. 
E) debridement. 
A) tetanus toxoid (inactivated tetanus toxin)booster. 
B) tetanus immune globulin. 
C) penicillin. 
D) supportive rehydration therapy. 
E) debridement.

Question 4

Vaccination is available for all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Haemophilus meningitis. 
B) Neisseria meningitis. 
C) tetanus. 
D) rabies. 
E) botulism. 
A) Haemophilus meningitis. 
B) Neisseria meningitis. 
C) tetanus. 
D) rabies. 
E) botulism.

Question 5

If a normal protein typically found on the surface of nervous tissue cells comes into contact with an abnormally folded protein,it can lead to prion-related disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most effective control of mosquito-borne disease is

Accepted Answer

A) treatment of infected humans. 
B) treatment of infected wild animals. 
C) elimination of the mosquito population. 
D) avoidance of endemic areas. 
E) treatment of uninfected humans. 
A) treatment of infected humans. 
B) treatment of infected wild animals. 
C) elimination of the mosquito population. 
D) avoidance of endemic areas. 
E) treatment of uninfected humans.

Question 7

On June 30,a 47-year-old man was hospitalized with dizziness,blurred vision,slurred speech,difficulty swallowing,and nausea.Examination revealed facial paralysis.He reported eating home-canned green beans and stew containing roast beef and potatoes 24 hours before onset of symptoms.The patient should be treated with

Accepted Answer

A) antibiotics. 
B) toxin. 
C) surgery. 
D) vaccination. 
E) supportive care,including respiratory assistance. 
A) antibiotics. 
B) toxin. 
C) surgery. 
D) vaccination. 
E) supportive care,including respiratory assistance.

Question 8

All of the following are true of chronic fatigue syndrome EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it may have a genetic component. 
B) it is also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis. 
C) it is a psychological disorder. 
D) it often begins with flu-like symptoms that do not go away. 
E) it may be triggered by a viral infection. 
A) it may have a genetic component. 
B) it is also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis. 
C) it is a psychological disorder. 
D) it often begins with flu-like symptoms that do not go away. 
E) it may be triggered by a viral infection.

Question 9

All of the following organisms cause meningitis EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Neisseria meningitidis. 
B) Haemophilus influenzae. 
C) Cryptococcus neoformans. 
D) Streptococcus pneumoniae. 
E) Mycobacterium leprae. 
A) Neisseria meningitidis. 
B) Haemophilus influenzae. 
C) Cryptococcus neoformans. 
D) Streptococcus pneumoniae. 
E) Mycobacterium leprae.

Question 10

Botulism and tetanus are directly caused by bacterial endospores commonly found in the soil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A 30-year-old woman was hospitalized after she experienced convulsions.On examination,she was alert and oriented and complained of a fever,headache,and stiff neck.Which of the following is most likely to provide rapid identification of the cause of her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Gram stain of cerebrospinal fluid 
B) Gram stain of throat culture 
C) biopsy of brain tissue 
D) check serum antibodies 
E) None of these would provide rapid identification. 
A) Gram stain of cerebrospinal fluid 
B) Gram stain of throat culture 
C) biopsy of brain tissue 
D) check serum antibodies 
E) None of these would provide rapid identification.

Question 12

All of the following diseases are caused by arbovirus EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) St.Louis encephalitis. 
B) eastern equine encephalitis. 
C) West Nile encephalitis. 
D) primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). 
E) None of the answers is correct;all of these diseases are caused by arbovirus. 
A) St.Louis encephalitis. 
B) eastern equine encephalitis. 
C) West Nile encephalitis. 
D) primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). 
E) None of the answers is correct;all of these diseases are caused by arbovirus.

Question 13

Which of the following is treated with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A) botulism 
B) tetanus 
C) streptococcal pneumonia 
D) polio 
E) All of these diseases can be successfully treated with antibiotics. 
A) botulism 
B) tetanus 
C) streptococcal pneumonia 
D) polio 
E) All of these diseases can be successfully treated with antibiotics.

Question 14

All of the following microorganisms can directly cause meningitis EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) protozoa. 
B) virus. 
C) fungi. 
D) bacteria. 
E) mosquitoes. 
A) protozoa. 
B) virus. 
C) fungi. 
D) bacteria. 
E) mosquitoes.

Question 15

Which of the following is/are a free-living amoeba that can cause encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Acanthamoeba 
B) Naegleria 
C) Entamoeba 
D) Naegleria and Acanthamoeba 
E) Entamoeba and Naegleria 
A) Acanthamoeba 
B) Naegleria 
C) Entamoeba 
D) Naegleria and Acanthamoeba 
E) Entamoeba and Naegleria

Question 16

Cryptococcus neoformans is a gram-negative cocci with a thick capsule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A pathologist detects Negri bodies while examining a brain section taken at autopsy.What was the cause of death?

Accepted Answer

A) rabies 
B) meningococcal meningitis 
C) eastern equine encephalitis 
D) Hansen's disease 
E) poliomyelitis 
A) rabies 
B) meningococcal meningitis 
C) eastern equine encephalitis 
D) Hansen's disease 
E) poliomyelitis

Question 18

Which one of the following statements on Zika virus is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a member of the Flaviviridae. 
B) It is transmitted primarily through the bite of infected Aedes spp.Mosquitoes. 
C) It causes temporary and self-resolving facial muscle paralysis. 
D) It greatly increases the risks of a fetus developing microcephaly if the mother contracts the virus while pregnant. 
E) The virus was first discovered in 1947 in the Zika forest in Uganda. 
A) It is a member of the Flaviviridae. 
B) It is transmitted primarily through the bite of infected Aedes spp.Mosquitoes. 
C) It causes temporary and self-resolving facial muscle paralysis. 
D) It greatly increases the risks of a fetus developing microcephaly if the mother contracts the virus while pregnant. 
E) The virus was first discovered in 1947 in the Zika forest in Uganda.

Question 19

Arboviruses cause ________ and are transmitted by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) meningitis;bee stings 
B) meningitis;mosquitoes 
C) encephalitis;dog bites 
D) encephalitis;mosquitoes 
E) both meningitis and encephalitis;mosquitoes 
A) meningitis;bee stings 
B) meningitis;mosquitoes 
C) encephalitis;dog bites 
D) encephalitis;mosquitoes 
E) both meningitis and encephalitis;mosquitoes

Question 20

All of the following organisms are transmitted via the respiratory route EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) Neisseria meningitidis. 
B) Haemophilus influenzae. 
C) Listeria monocytogenes. 
D) Cryptococcus neoformans. 
E) None of the answers is correct;all of these organisms are transmitted by the respiratory route. 
A) Neisseria meningitidis. 
B) Haemophilus influenzae. 
C) Listeria monocytogenes. 
D) Cryptococcus neoformans. 
E) None of the answers is correct;all of these organisms are transmitted by the respiratory route.

Exam 22: Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System

Lifelong immunity is conferred once an individual has had botulism and recovered.

A physician diagnoses a patient with lepromatous Hansen's disease.All of the following pertain to the patient EXCEPT

Initial treatment for tetanus in a fully immunized person with a puncture wound is

Vaccination is available for all the following EXCEPT

If a normal protein typically found on the surface of nervous tissue cells comes into contact with an abnormally folded protein,it can lead to prion-related disease.

The most effective control of mosquito-borne disease is

All of the following are true of chronic fatigue syndrome EXCEPT

All of the following organisms cause meningitis EXCEPT

Botulism and tetanus are directly caused by bacterial endospores commonly found in the soil.

A 30-year-old woman was hospitalized after she experienced convulsions.On examination,she was alert and oriented and complained of a fever,headache,and stiff neck.Which of the following is most likely to provide rapid identification of the cause of her symptoms?

All of the following diseases are caused by arbovirus EXCEPT

Which of the following is treated with antibiotics?

All of the following microorganisms can directly cause meningitis EXCEPT

Which of the following is/are a free-living amoeba that can cause encephalitis?

Cryptococcus neoformans is a gram-negative cocci with a thick capsule.

A pathologist detects Negri bodies while examining a brain section taken at autopsy.What was the cause of death?

Which one of the following statements on Zika virus is FALSE?

Arboviruses cause ________ and are transmitted by ________.

All of the following organisms are transmitted via the respiratory route EXCEPT

The Microbial World and You

Chemical Principles

Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope

Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic

Microbial Metabolism

Microbial Growth

The Control of Microbial Growth

Microbial Genetics

Biotechnology and Dna Technology

Classification of Microorganisms

The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea

The Eukaryotes: Fungi, algae, protozoa, and Helminths

Viruses,viroids,and Prions

Principles of Disease and Epidemiology

Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity

Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host

Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host

Practical Applications of Immunology

Disorders Associated With the Immune System

Antimicrobial Drugs

Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes

Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System

Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System

Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

Environmental Microbiology

Applied and Industrial Microbiology

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