Nematodes Flashcards
A patient was complaining of itchiness of the throat and
progressive coughing. Upon examination of the patient CBC,
crystalline structures were noted by the Medical Technologist,
while the stool sample was positive for parasite ova having a
thickened layer with a characteristic cortication at the
outermost layer.What would be the most likely parasite to have
infected the patient?
A. Ancylostoma duodenale
B. Strongyloides stercoralis
C. Ascaris lumbricoides
D. Enterobius vermicularis
C. Ascaris lumbricoides
A parasitically infected patient had submitted her blood
sample to the laboratory.Upon visualization of the Medical
technologist presence of long, slender, and pointed
crystals.What’s the name of this crystal?
A. Hemoglobin crystals
B. Charcot leyden crystals
C. Uric acid crystals
D. Caox crystals
B. Charcot leyden crystals
What most likely scenarios cause the appearance of
Charcot-Leyden Crystals?
- Asthma
- Allergic diseases
- Ascariasis
- Strongyloidiasis
A. 1 & 2
B. 2 only
C. 3 & 4
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
D. 1, 2, 3 & 4
Which of the following parasites have a Heart-Lung
Migration?
- Ascaris lumbricoides
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Trichuris trichiura
- Nicatur americanus
A. 1 & 2
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 3
D. 1, 2, & 4
D. 1, 2, & 4 (Hear-Lung ASH)
Which among the parasites infect the host via skin
penetration?
- Capillaria philippinensis
- Ancylostoma duodenale
- Strongyloides stercoralis
- Trichinella spiralis
A. 2 & 3
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3, & 4
A. 2 & 3 (Skin-StAN)
These parasites usually cause severe anemia to the infected
host.
A. Trichinella spiralis
B. Hookworm spp.
C. Trichuris trichuira
D. Capillaria philippinensis
B. Hookworm spp.
Which among the parasite and their common names are
matched incorrectly.
- Strongyloides stercoralis: Human Seatworm
- Trichuris trichiura: Human Whipworm
- Trichinella spirale: Human Dead-end Alley
- Enterobius vermicularis: Human Pinworm
A. 1 only
B. 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 3
D. 1, 2, & 4
A. 1 only
A parasite ova was detected in a stool sample.
A round, bile staining thick shelled egg with mammilation was
seen. The patient complained about itchiness and consistent
coughing. What would be the most likely parasite to have
caused the symptoms?
A. Capillaria philippinensis
B. Ancylostoma duodenalis
C. Ascaris lumbricoides
D. Enterobius vermicularis
C. Ascaris lumbricoides
Which among the pairs do have identical ova
characteristics.
A. Capillaria philippinensis & Ascaris
lumbricoides
B. Strongyloides stercoralis & Hookworm spp
C. Trichuris trichuira & Enterobius vermicularis
D. Hookworm spp & Enterobius vermicularis
B. Strongyloides stercoralis & Hookworm spp
Which among the drugs provides the highest cure rate for Strongyloidiasis.
A. Pyrantel pamoate
B. Albendazole
C. Mebendazole
D. Ivermectin
D. Ivermectin
Besides Albendazole and Mebendazole, Which can be an alternative drug for Pinworm infection.
A. Pyrantel pamoate
B. Albendazole
C. Mebendazole
D. Ivermectin
A. Pyrantel pamoate
Which parasite yields the highest degree of eosinophilia?
A. Trichinella spiralis
B. Trichuris trichuira
C. Hookworm spp
D. Enterobius vermicularis
D. Enterobius vermicularis
What parasite is responsible to cause Familial disease?
A. Giant intestinal roundworm
B. Pinworm
C. Whipworm
D. Pudoc worm
B. Pinworm
Which of the following is carried by the wind?
A. Giant intestinal roundworm
B. Pinworm
C. Whipworm
D. Pudoc worm
B. Pinworm
Best method to offer the highest detection rate for
Enterobiasis.
A. kato-katz
B. kato thick
C. DFS
D. Graham’s scotchtape method
D. Graham’s scotchtape method
This parasite causes Mystery Disease
A. Giant intestinal roundworm
B. Pinworm
C. Whipworm
D. Pudoc worm
D. Pudoc worm
Best time to perform Scotch tape method?
A. after morning bath
B. after breakfast
C. after waking up
D. midnight
C. after waking up
What disease is associated with Strongyloides stercoralis?
A. Oxyuriasis
B. Cochin-china diarrhea
C. Loeffler’s pneumonia
D. Familial diasese
B. Cochin-china diarrhea
Which of the following methods gives the best detection rate for Strongyloides stercoralis?
A. Cellophane method
B. Bael’s string test
C. Harada Mori culture method
D. Graham’s scotchtape method
C. Harada Mori culture method
Which of the following parasite is capable of
parthenogenesis?
A. Ascaris lumbricoides
B. Strongyloides stercoralis
C. Trichuris trichuira
D. Capillaria philippinensis
B. Strongyloides stercoralis
