Question 1

Symptoms of coryza include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Joint and muscle pain. 
B)  Nasal congestion and pharyngitis. 
C)  Headache, burning/watery eyes, and low-grade fever. 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Joint and muscle pain. 
B)  Nasal congestion and pharyngitis. 
C)  Headache, burning/watery eyes, and low-grade fever. 
D)  Both B and C D

Question 2

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Scotomata

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation of a testis 
B) Muscle pain 
C) Blind spot in the visual field 
D) Without or loss of appetite 
E) Agent to reduce fever
F)Prevents or relieves itching
G)Weakness or fatigue
H)Abnormal decrease of WBCs
I)Joint pain
J)Inflammation of the nasal mucosa 
A) Inflammation of a testis 
B) Muscle pain 
C) Blind spot in the visual field 
D) Without or loss of appetite 
E) Agent to reduce fever
F)Prevents or relieves itching
G)Weakness or fatigue
H)Abnormal decrease of WBCs
I)Joint pain
J)Inflammation of the nasal mucosa C

Question 3

The most common pulmonary infection associated with AIDS is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. 
B)  Bronchitis. 
C)  Pneumococcal pneumonia. 
D)  Streptococcal pneumonia. 
A)  Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. 
B)  Bronchitis. 
C)  Pneumococcal pneumonia. 
D)  Streptococcal pneumonia. A

Question 4

Drug-resistant microorganisms are becoming a major health issue around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Anorexia

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation of a testis 
B) Muscle pain 
C) Blind spot in the visual field 
D) Without or loss of appetite 
E) Agent to reduce fever
F)Prevents or relieves itching
G)Weakness or fatigue
H)Abnormal decrease of WBCs
I)Joint pain
J)Inflammation of the nasal mucosa 
A) Inflammation of a testis 
B) Muscle pain 
C) Blind spot in the visual field 
D) Without or loss of appetite 
E) Agent to reduce fever
F)Prevents or relieves itching
G)Weakness or fatigue
H)Abnormal decrease of WBCs
I)Joint pain
J)Inflammation of the nasal mucosa

Question 6

A communicable disease is an infectious disease that is readily transmitted from one individual to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true concerning smallpox?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is prevalent again in the United States. 
B)  It is spread directly by infected respiratory droplets. 
C)  Signs and symptoms are classic in most cases. 
D)  It is contagious only at the onset. 
A)  It is prevalent again in the United States. 
B)  It is spread directly by infected respiratory droplets. 
C)  Signs and symptoms are classic in most cases. 
D)  It is contagious only at the onset.

Question 8

The best treatment of the common cold is antibiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tularemia is also referred to as tick fever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Koplik spots on the oral mucosa appear in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rubeola. 
B)  Rubella. 
C)  Mumps. 
D)  Varicella. 
A)  Rubeola. 
B)  Rubella. 
C)  Mumps. 
D)  Varicella.

Question 11

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Arthralgia

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation of a testis 
B) Muscle pain 
C) Blind spot in the visual field 
D) Without or loss of appetite 
E) Agent to reduce fever
F)Prevents or relieves itching
G)Weakness or fatigue
H)Abnormal decrease of WBCs
I)Joint pain
J)Inflammation of the nasal mucosa 
A) Inflammation of a testis 
B) Muscle pain 
C) Blind spot in the visual field 
D) Without or loss of appetite 
E) Agent to reduce fever
F)Prevents or relieves itching
G)Weakness or fatigue
H)Abnormal decrease of WBCs
I)Joint pain
J)Inflammation of the nasal mucosa

Question 12

Lyme disease occurs in four stages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Early treatment of cutaneous anthrax is usually curative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Varicella treatment consists of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Isolation. 
B)  Calamine lotion. 
C)  Bicarbonate of soda or oatmeal baths. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Isolation. 
B)  Calamine lotion. 
C)  Bicarbonate of soda or oatmeal baths. 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

The incubation period for pertussis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  5 days. 
B)  7 to 10 days. 
C)  14 days. 
D)  15 to 20 days. 
A)  5 days. 
B)  7 to 10 days. 
C)  14 days. 
D)  15 to 20 days.

Question 16

The specific Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria that causes serious illness is spread by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Swimming in sewage-contaminated water. 
B)  Undercooked contaminated ground beef. 
C)  Pasteurized milk and fruit juices. 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Swimming in sewage-contaminated water. 
B)  Undercooked contaminated ground beef. 
C)  Pasteurized milk and fruit juices. 
D)  Both A and B

Question 17

Match the terms with their definitions.
-Leukopenia

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation of a testis 
B) Muscle pain 
C) Blind spot in the visual field 
D) Without or loss of appetite 
E) Agent to reduce fever
F)Prevents or relieves itching
G)Weakness or fatigue
H)Abnormal decrease of WBCs
I)Joint pain
J)Inflammation of the nasal mucosa 
A) Inflammation of a testis 
B) Muscle pain 
C) Blind spot in the visual field 
D) Without or loss of appetite 
E) Agent to reduce fever
F)Prevents or relieves itching
G)Weakness or fatigue
H)Abnormal decrease of WBCs
I)Joint pain
J)Inflammation of the nasal mucosa

Question 18

Infectious diarrheal diseases:

Accepted Answer

A)  Usually affect adolescents over age 12. 
B)  Occur frequently in day care centers. 
C)  Account for more than 20 million cases in the United States. 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Usually affect adolescents over age 12. 
B)  Occur frequently in day care centers. 
C)  Account for more than 20 million cases in the United States. 
D)  Both B and C

Question 19

Malaria:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is transmitted from infected mosquitoes to humans. 
B)  Occurs in greatest numbers in Asia and Europe. 
C)  Destroys WBCs causing anemia. 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Is transmitted from infected mosquitoes to humans. 
B)  Occurs in greatest numbers in Asia and Europe. 
C)  Destroys WBCs causing anemia. 
D)  Both B and C

Question 20

The white blood cells affected the most by HIV are:

Accepted Answer

A)  T3 monocytes. 
B)  Eosinophils. 
C)  T4 lymphocytes. 
D)  Neutrophils. 
A)  T3 monocytes. 
B)  Eosinophils. 
C)  T4 lymphocytes. 
D)  Neutrophils.

Symptoms of coryza include:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Scotomata

The most common pulmonary infection associated with AIDS is:

Drug-resistant microorganisms are becoming a major health issue around the world.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Anorexia

A communicable disease is an infectious disease that is readily transmitted from one individual to another.

Which of the following statements is true concerning smallpox?

The best treatment of the common cold is antibiotics.

Tularemia is also referred to as tick fever.

Koplik spots on the oral mucosa appear in:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Arthralgia

Lyme disease occurs in four stages.

Early treatment of cutaneous anthrax is usually curative.

Varicella treatment consists of:

The incubation period for pertussis is:

The specific Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria that causes serious illness is spread by:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Leukopenia

Infectious diarrheal diseases:

Malaria:

The white blood cells affected the most by HIV are:

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Exam 4: Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Symptoms of coryza include:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Scotomata

The most common pulmonary infection associated with AIDS is:

Drug-resistant microorganisms are becoming a major health issue around the world.

Match the terms with their definitions. -Anorexia

A communicable disease is an infectious disease that is readily transmitted from one individual to another.

Which of the following statements is true concerning smallpox?

The best treatment of the common cold is antibiotics.

Tularemia is also referred to as tick fever.

Koplik spots on the oral mucosa appear in:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Arthralgia

Lyme disease occurs in four stages.

Early treatment of cutaneous anthrax is usually curative.

Varicella treatment consists of:

The incubation period for pertussis is:

The specific Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria that causes serious illness is spread by:

Match the terms with their definitions. -Leukopenia

Infectious diarrheal diseases:

Malaria:

The white blood cells affected the most by HIV are:

The Disease Process

Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies

Pain and Its Managament

Cancer

Congenital Diseases and Disorders

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

Skin Diseases and Disorders

Musculoskeletal System Diseases and Disorders

Nervous System Diseases and Disorders

Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders

Cardiovascular System Diseases and Disorders

Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders

Digestive System Diseases and Disorders

Urinary System Diseases and Disorders

Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders

Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders

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