Infectious Diseases Learning Quizzes | Clinical Medicine | Doctor of Medicine

Question 1

Which antimicrobial resistance mechanism alters or destroys the target site of the antimicrobial agent?

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Target site modification

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Efflux pumps

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Biofilm formation

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Toxin production

Question 2

A patient presents with fever, headache, and stiff neck. Which diagnostic test is most appropriate to confirm meningitis?

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Lumbar puncture

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Complete blood count

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Chest X-ray

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Throat swab

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a recognized mode of transmission for infectious diseases?

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Psychogenic

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Contact

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Airborne

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Vector-borne

Question 4

The process by which pathogens cause disease is referred to as:

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Pathogenesis

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Virulence

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Pathogenicity

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Infectivity

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a recognized mode of transmission for infectious diseases?

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Genetic inheritance

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Airborne

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Contact

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Vector-borne

Question 6

The ability of a microorganism to cause disease is referred to as:

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Pathogenicity

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Virulence

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Toxicity

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Immunogenicity

Question 7

The ability of a microorganism to cause disease is known as:

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Pathogenicity

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Virulence

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Contagiousness

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Infectivity

Question 8

Aseptic technique is primarily used to:

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Prevent the spread of microorganisms during medical procedures

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Enhance antibiotic effectiveness

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Identify pathogenic microorganisms

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Sterilize surgical instruments

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of antimicrobial agent?

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Vaccines

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Antibiotics

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Antivirals

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Antifungals

Question 10

The primary goal of antimicrobial stewardship is to:

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Optimize antimicrobial use and minimize resistance

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Develop new antimicrobial agents

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Treat antimicrobial-resistant infections

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Identify the source of antimicrobial resistance

Question 11

The primary function of the immune system in infectious diseases is to:

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Recognize and eliminate pathogens

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Produce antibodies

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Regulate inflammation

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Repair damaged tissue

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a zoonotic disease?

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Malaria

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Influenza

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Tuberculosis

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HIV/AIDS

Question 13

Which aspect of antimicrobial selection is paramount?

Accepted Answer

Spectrum of action against the targeted pathogen

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Affordable cost

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Absence of potential patient allergies

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Ease of administration

Question 14

Which mechanism is NOT a means of infectious disease transmission?

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Spontaneous genetic mutation within the host's immune system

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Direct contact with an infected individual or their bodily fluids

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Inhalation of airborne respiratory droplets

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Ingestion of contaminated food or water

Question 15

The sequence of events essential for infectious disease transmission is known as:

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Chain of infection

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Infectious cycle

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Epidemiological triangle

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Host-pathogen interaction

Question 16

For a patient presenting with symptoms suggestive of influenza, which diagnostic test is most appropriate for confirmation?

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Rapid influenza antigen test

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Serological antibody testing

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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Chest X-ray

Question 17

Precise Which of the following is not a primary objective of the judicious use of antimicrobial therapy?

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Reduce the duration and cost of hospitalization

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Eliminate or suppress the infecting microorganism

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Reduce the risk of the development or spread of antimicrobial resistance

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Improve the patient's symptoms and prevent complications

Question 18

Which of the following is **not** a recognized mode of transmission for infectious agents?

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Telepathic

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Airborne

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Contact

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Waterborne

Question 19

The complex interactions between a pathogen and its host, involving invasion, multiplication, and tissue damage, is referred to as:

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Pathogenesis

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Infection

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Immunity

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Epidemiology

Question 20

An obligate intracellular pathogen is one that:

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Can only survive and replicate within the host cells

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Can survive and replicate both inside and outside host cells

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Never enters the host cells

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Causes disease only through the production of toxins

Question 21

The practice of using antimicrobial agents to prevent or treat infections is known as:

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Antimicrobial therapy

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Immunotherapy

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Virotherapy

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Bacteriophage therapy

Question 22

The ability of microorganisms to withstand the effects of antimicrobial agents is referred to as:

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Antimicrobial resistance

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Pathogenicity

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Virulence

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Transmissibility

Question 23

The primary goal of infection control measures is to:

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Prevent the spread of infectious agents

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Treat existing infections

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Isolate infected individuals

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Develop new antimicrobial agents

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a recognized mode of transmission for infectious diseases?

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Genetic inheritance

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Airborne

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Contact

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Droplet

Question 25

The incubation period of an infectious disease is defined as the time between:

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Exposure to an infectious agent and the onset of symptoms

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Onset of symptoms and recovery

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Recovery and development of immunity

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Exposure to an infectious agent and recovery

Question 26

The primary physical barrier against infection is the:

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Skin

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Mucous membranes

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Immune system

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Respiratory tract

Question 27

A common mechanism of bacterial pathogenesis involves:

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Toxin production

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Immune suppression

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Viral interference

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Prion formation

Question 28

The development of new antibiotics is crucial to combat:

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Antimicrobial resistance

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Viral mutations

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Cancer progression

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Autoimmune disorders

Question 29

Which of the following laboratory tests is commonly used for the diagnosis of bacterial infections?

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Gram stain

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Elisa

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PCR

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Western blot

Question 30

A defining characteristic of zoonotic infections is:

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Transmission from animals to humans

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Always caused by bacteria

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Only occur in developing countries

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Cannot be prevented

Question 31

The concept of herd immunity in infectious disease control refers to:

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The proportion of a population that must be immune to protect the community

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The level of immunity required for individual protection

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The immunity acquired through vaccination

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The immunity acquired through natural infection

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission for infectious diseases?

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Genetic inheritance

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Contact

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Droplet

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Vehicle-borne

Question 33

The virulence of a pathogen refers to what aspect of its nature?

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Its ability to cause disease

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Its ability to spread rapidly

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Its resistance to antibiotics

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Its ability to evade the immune system

Question 34

A patient presents with fever, chills, and a productive cough. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most likely to provide a definitive diagnosis?

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Sputum culture

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Complete blood count

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Chest X-ray

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Viral serology

Question 35

Which of the following is a characteristic of an opportunistic infection?

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Exploits a weakened immune system

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Occurs in healthy individuals

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Requires a break in the skin

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Is highly contagious

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a common mode of transmission for infectious diseases?

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Genetic inheritance

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Direct contact

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Airborne transmission

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Vehicle-borne transmission

Question 37

The use of antibiotics to prevent infections is known as:

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Prophylaxis

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Empirical therapy

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Targeted therapy

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Suppressive therapy

Question 38

Which of the following is a common cause of healthcare-associated infections?

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Haemophilus influenzae

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Neisseria meningitidis

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing tuberculosis?

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Adequate nutrition

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HIV infection

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Diabetes

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Smoking

Question 40

The most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in adults is:

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Haemophilus influenzae

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Mycoplasma pneumoniae

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Chlamydia pneumoniae

Question 41

Which of the following diagnostic tests is primarily used to identify bacterial infections?

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Gram stain

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Viral culture

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Question 42

The ethical principle that guides the decision to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment is based on:

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

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Justice

Question 43

Which of the following is the primary mode of transmission for influenza virus?

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Airborne droplets

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Fecal-oral route

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Direct contact with infected blood

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Vector-borne transmission

Question 44

The pathogenesis of bacterial pneumonia typically involves which of the following steps?

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Attachment to host cells, invasion, multiplication, tissue damage

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Exotoxin production, immune response activation, tissue damage

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Endocytosis, intracellular replication, cell lysis

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Viral entry, uncoating, replication, budding

Question 45

Which of the following antimicrobial agents is considered the first-line treatment for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin

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Penicillin

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Erythromycin

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Ciprofloxacin

Question 46

Which of the following is the cornerstone of infection control in healthcare settings?

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Standard precautions

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Contact isolation

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Airborne isolation

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Droplet isolation

Question 47

Which laboratory test is commonly employed for the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Accepted Answer

Urine culture and sensitivity

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Gram stain of urine

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Complete blood count

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C-reactive protein (CRP) test

Question 48

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), what is the primary recommended preventive measure against influenza infection?

Accepted Answer

Annual vaccination

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Antiviral medications

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Social distancing

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Frequent handwashing

Question 49

The epidemiologic term used to describe the average number of new cases of a disease that arise in a population within a specific time frame is:

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Incidence

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Prevalence

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Mortality

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Morbidity

Question 50

A patient presents with fever, chills, and a productive cough. A sputum culture reveals *Streptococcus pneumoniae*.  What is the most likely mode of transmission for this infection?

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Droplet transmission

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Airborne transmission

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Contact transmission

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Fecal-oral transmission

Question 51

A healthcare worker is exposed to a patient with active tuberculosis. Which of the following is the most appropriate action to prevent the spread of infection?

Accepted Answer

Administering prophylactic isoniazid to the healthcare worker

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Administering antibiotics to the patient

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Isolating the patient in a negative pressure room

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Wearing a surgical mask when near the patient

Question 52

A patient presents with fever, headache, and stiff neck. Lumbar puncture reveals an elevated white blood cell count and the presence of *Neisseria meningitidis*. How does this bacteria most likely cause this infection?

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Bacteria invade the bloodstream and cross the blood-brain barrier

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Bacteria directly enter the brain through the nose

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Bacteria are transmitted through respiratory droplets

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Bacteria enter the brain through the ear

Question 53

Which of the following opportunistic infections is a patient with HIV infection at increased risk for?

Accepted Answer

Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia

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Strep throat

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Influenza

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Common cold

Question 54

A patient is admitted to the hospital with a suspected case of Ebola virus disease. What is the most crucial measure to protect healthcare workers?

Accepted Answer

Using personal protective equipment (PPE) including gowns, gloves, and masks

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Restricting visitors from seeing the patient

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Discharging the patient from the hospital

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Administering antibiotics to the patient

Question 55

What defines an endemic infectious disease?

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The disease is consistently present in a particular population

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The disease is rapidly spreading through a population

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The disease is absent from a particular population

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The disease has a high mortality rate

Question 56

A patient presents with fever, headache, and a rash. They recently traveled to a tropical region. What is a likely diagnosis?

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Dengue fever

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Influenza

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Common cold

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Strep throat

Question 57

Which factor is most likely to contribute to the emergence of new infectious diseases?

Accepted Answer

Increased human contact with wildlife

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Decreased antibiotic use

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Decreased travel

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Improved sanitation