BMS 321:MED MICRO TEST #2 Flashcards
Which of the following is a diagnostic of Mycoplasma pneumonia?
A. CXR that shows severe infiltration
B. Gram stain
C. MRI
D. All of the above are true
E. None of the above are true
gram stain
Which of the following bacteria cause hospital acquired pneumonia?
A. Haemophilus influenza
B. Streptococcus pneumoniae
C. Hepatitis C
D. All of the above are true
E. None of the above are true
none of the above
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE regarding Haemophilus influenzae?
A. Routine vaccination of children with the vaccine for the type B strain of this organism
(HIB vaccine) has helped prevent infections caused by this pathogen.
B. This organism is able to cause meningitis, pneumonia, and ear infections.
C. This organism produces a protease that is able to destroy one type of IgA.
D. All of the above are true
E. None of the above are true
All of the above
Which of the following virulence factors do microbes possess in order to survive the host
defenses of the pulmonary system?
A. Capsules
B. Toxins
C. Facultative intracellular parasitism
D. All of the above are true
E. None of the above are true
all of the aboven
Which of the following organisms is a fungus that is commonly found in the environment
and soil of the Southeastern US?
A. Pneumocystis jiroveci
B. Legionella pneumophila
C. Histoplasma capsulatum
D. Cornebacterium dyptheriae
E. Blastomyces dermitidis
histoplasma capsulatum
Which of the following microbes is responsible for the re-emerging pulmonary infection?
A. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B. Candida albicans
C. Actinomyces spp.
D. Mycoplasma pneumonia
E. None of the above
mycobacterium tuberculosis
Which of the following is NOT true regarding ear infections
A. The presence of fluid in the air can provide an ideal environment for the
development of a bacterial ear infection
B. Gram (-) rods (like Pseudomonas aeruginosa) are the typical causes of Otitis
Externa
C. A middle ear infection always results in some degree of hearing loss
D. All of the above are true
E. None of the above are true
Gram (-) rods (like Pseudomonas aeruginosa) are the typical causes of Otitis Externa
Which are the following are symptoms of Keratitis?
A. Inflammation of the conjunctiva
B. Vision impairment and photophobia
C. Itching
D. All of the above are true
E. None of the above are true
Vision impairment and photophobia
Which of the following microbes can cause infections of the maxillary sinuses?
A. Acanthamoeba
B. Hepatitis A
C. Streptococcus spp.
D. Norovirus
E. Staphyloccoccus aureus
Staphyloccoccus aureus
Which of the following can cause Keratitis?
A. Bacteria
B. Viruses
C. Fungi
D. Protozoans
E. All of the above are true
all of the above are true
What is one of the diagnostics for Haemophilus influenzae that caused epiglotitis?
A. Skin biopsy
B. Serology/immunofluorescent slide test
C. Culture on Chocolate agar
D. Blood test
E. None of the above
Culture on Chocolate agar
Which of the following is TRUE regarding a sinus infection?
A. Can lead to inflammation
B. Can lead to increased pressure in the air space openings
C. Can cause rare complications such as meningitis and thrombosis
D. A and B only
E. All of the above are true
all of the above are true
Which of the following is the vector for the nemotade Onchocerca volvulus?
A. Black fly
B. Reduyiid bug
C. Mosquito
D. Bats
E. None of the above
black fly
Which of the following is the intermediate host of the nematode Wuchereria bancrofti?
A. Black fly
B. Reduviid bug
C. Mosquito
D. Bats
E. None of the above are true
mosquito
Which of the following is/are risk factor(s) associated with myocarditis?
A. Forced exercise
B. Pregnancy
C. Alcohol consumption
D. Nutritional deficiencies
E. All of the above
all of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the symptoms of pericarditis?
A. Chest pain/discomfort
B. Burst of energy
C. Low grade fever/dry cough
D. Upper body discomfort
E. All of the above are symptoms of pericarditis
burst of energy
Which of the following statements is true regarding myocarditis?
A. Bacterial pathogens are the most common cause of myocarditis.
B. This type of infection is often asymptomatic and can go undetected in many
individuals.
C. Myocarditis is more common in young females, immune-compromised patients,
and individuals with a history of alcohol abuse.
D. The symptoms of myocarditis usually include stabbing chest pain.
E. Myocarditis is an infection involving the sack that surrounds the heart.
Myocarditis is more common in young females, immune-compromised patients,
and individuals with a history of alcohol abuse.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding endocarditis?
A. Endocarditis is a rare but potentially fatal inflammation of the inner lining of the
hear, most notably the heart valves
B. It is typically a bacterial infection
C. The pathogen travels to the heart via the bloodstream
D. One of the common virulence factors is adhesion, which allows the bacteria to
create a biofilm.
E. All of the above are true
all of the above are true
Which of the following is a single stranded RNA virus that is transmitted between
individuals primarily by blood and blood products?
A. Hepatitis C virus
B. West Nile Virus
C. Rotavirus
D. All of the above are true
E. None of the above are true
Hepatitis C virus
Which of the following group of viruses is associated with viral diarrhea?
A. Parvovirus B19
B. Hepatitis B
C. Norovirus
D. West Nile Virus
E. Picornaviruses
norovirus
Which of the following are associated with gastrointestional ulcers?
A. Microspridia
B. Klebsiella pneumonia
C. Helicobacter pylori
D. All of the above are true
E. None of the above are true
none of the above are true
Which of the following Hepatitis viruses is not a ssRNA viruses?
A. HAV
B. HBV
C. HCV
D. HEV
E. None of the above are true
HBV
Which of the following statements is true regarding gastrointestinal tract infections?
A. Food-borne illness is a term that is associated with the consumption of only the
toxins produced by the microbe rather than an infection by a particular microbe.
B. EHEC is the type of E.coli infection that will most likely occur in the US
C. Diarrhea is the most common manifestation of a GI tract infection
D. B and C only
E. All of the above are true
B and C only
Which of the following is/are the diagnostic(s) for Giardia lamblia?
A. ELISA
B. Gram stain
C. Stool test
D. A and C only
E. All of the above
A and C only
T/F The lower respiratory tract is usually sterile, but particles smaller than 2µm can avoid
the URT defenses and invade.
true
T/F the primary mechanism of transmission in pulmonary infections is aerosolized
droplets carrying infectious agents.
true
T/F Paratitis, a disease which caused by Candida albicans, is an example of self-limiting
URT infection
false
T/F Corynebacterium diphtheriae causes a disease known as Whooping Cough because
of the sound made when a patient coughs.
false
T/F Mycobacterium tuberculosis was once a huge problem, but has now been eradicated.
false
T/F Mycoplasma pneumonia is a pleiomorphic bacterium that causes atypical pneumonia
true
T/F The upper respiratory tract is composed of the nose, sinuses, throat, and respiratory
airways.
true
T/F Conjunctivitis is only caused by parasites
false
T/F IgA and IgG in tears are two antibodies that aid in protecting the conjunctiva from
microbial infections
true
T/F Otitis media often follows a LRT viral infection and is often caused by opportunistic
normal flora.
false
T/F Viruses are the most common causes of pharyngitis.
true
T/F Acanthamoeba is a rhizopod protozoan that can cause Keratitis
true
T/F Inner ear infection, commonly called “swimmers ear” results in swelling, redness,
and pain due to trapped water.
false
T/F Wuchereria bancrofti and Trypanosoma cruzi are both nematode worms that can
cause myocarditis.
false
T/F Wuchereria bancrofti and Trypanosoma cruzi are both nematode worms that can
cause myocarditis.
false