Final Exam Review Flashcards
(30 cards)
1
Q
Which of the following causes cold sores (i.e., fever blisters)?
a. Human herpesvirus 2
b. Human papilloma virus
c. Human herpesvirus 1
d. Haemophilus ducreyi
e. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
A
c. Human herpesvirus 1
2
Q
- Food poisoning is often caused by:
a. Bacteria
b. Viruses
c. Fungi
d. Worms
e. Yeast
A
a. Bacteria
3
Q
- What is the difference between viral pneumonia and bacterial pneumonia?
a. Viral pneumonia is caused by a virus while bacterial pneumonia is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
b. Viral pneumonia presents gradually while bacterial pneumonia has a rapid
onset.
c. All of the choices are correct.
d. Bacterial pneumonia is characterized by a high fever and productive cough while viral pneumonia is characterized by a low fever and dry cough.
e. Bacterial pneumonia can be cured with antibiotics but viral pneumonia has no cure.
A
c. All of the choices are correct.
4
Q
- The slapped face disease is known as which disease…
a. Third
b. Sixth
c. Eighth
d. Fifth
e. Second
A
d. Fifth
5
Q
- What is the difference between an infection and disease?
a. Infection is the introduction of the pathogen, and the disease is how the body reacts to the pathogen.
b. Disease is introduction of the pathogen, and an infection is how the body reacts to the pathogen.
c. Infections are localized while diseases are systemic.
d. Infections are systemic while diseases are localized.
e. There is no difference. Infection and disease are synonymous.
A
a. Infection is the introduction of the pathogen, and the disease is how the body reacts to the pathogen.
6
Q
- Which of the following bacteria is most commonly associated with urinary tract infections in humans?
a. Streptococcus pneumoniae
b. Escherichia coli
c. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
d. Clostridium difficile
e. Naegleria fowleri
A
b. Escherichia coli
7
Q
- Which of the following is not a mechanism of action of antimicrobials?
a. Inhibition of protein synthesis
b. Injuring plasma membrane
c. Inhibiting synthesis of essential metabolites
d. Stimulating cell wall synthesis
e. None of the choices are correct
A
d. Stimulating cell wall synthesis
8
Q
- Which of the following prokaryotes is known for its role in methane production?
a. Cyanobacteria
b. Methanogens
c. Actinobacteria
d. Betaproteobacteria
e. Low G+C bacteria
A
b. Methanogens
9
Q
- Chicken pox and Shingles are both caused by the
a. Varicella-zoster virus
b. Rubella
c. Herpesvirus-4
d. Parvovirus B19
e. Influenza
A
a. Varicella-zoster virus
10
Q
- Infections acquired as a result of a hospital stay are referred to as
a. Nosocomial infections
b. Hospitalitis infections
c. Super infections
d. Latent infections
e. Opportunistic infections
A
a. Nosocomial infections
11
Q
- Lockjaw is a sign and symptom of _____________.
a. Viral meningitis
b. Rabies
c. Hansen’s Disease
d. Tetanus
e. Botulism
A
d. Tetanus
12
Q
- The subjective evidence of disease sensed by the patient is termed
a. Syndrome
b. Symptom
c. Sign
d. Pathology
e. Inflammation
A
b. Symptom
13
Q
- Penicillin would be most effective during the ___ phase of bacterial growth.
a. Death phase
b. Lag phase
c. Log phase
d. Stationary phase
e. Inhibition phase
A
c. Log phase
14
Q
- Which reactive oxygen species does catalase target?
a. Superoxide
b. Peroxide
c. Ozone
d. Carbon dioxide
e. Nitrous oxide
A
b. Peroxide
15
Q
- Which of the following is the primary difference between innate and adaptive immunity?
a. Innate immunity has a slower response time, while adaptive immunity is immediate.
b. Adaptive immunity has memory and specificity, while innate immunity does not.
c. Innate immunity is activated only after exposure to a specific pathogen, while adaptive immunity responds to all pathogens equally.
d. Adaptive immunity relies on physical barriers like skin, while innate immunity does not.
e. Innate immunity is primarily comprised of cell-mediated responses while adaptive immunity only involves blood components
A
b. Adaptive immunity has memory and specificity, while innate immunity does not.
16
Q
- What is the most common method of prokaryotic replication?
a. Reproductive spores
b. Budding
c. Binary fission
d. Sexual reproduction
e. None of the choices are correct.
A
c. binary fission
17
Q
- Mold spores and animal dander can be classified as which type of allergen?
a. Ingestant
b. Inhalant
c. Injectant
d. Contact
e. Fragrant
A
b. Inhalant
18
Q
- The Bubonic plague is characterized by which of the following?
a. Rash and high fever
b. Enlarged lymph nodes called buboes
c. Muscle spasms and convulsions
d. Chronic coughing and night sweats
e. Sores around the mouth and eyes
A
b. Enlarged lymph nodes called buboes
19
Q
- Which leukocyte is known as the first responder of infections?
a. Lymphocyte
b. Basophil
c. Neutrophil
d. Eosinophil
e. Monocyte
A
c. Neutrophil
20
Q
- What is the most common STD in the United States?
a. Genital Herpes
b. Genital Warts
c. Chancroid
d. Syphilis
e. Trichomoniasis
A
b. Genital Warts
21
Q
- Which symptom highlights the main difference between the flu and a common cold?
a. Congestion
b. Sore throat
c. Cough
d. Body Aches
e. Fever
A
e. fever
22
Q
- Which is correct about biofilms
a. Biofilms are a virus that kill the host cell instantly.
b. Biofilms will not grow in hot humid environments.
c. Biofilms are a single group of bacteria that can only be killed by specific antibiotics.
d. Biofilms are more resistant to antibiotics and immune system responses.
e. Biofilms are a single layer of cells that can be easily removed using hydrogen peroxide.
A
d. Biofilms are more resistant to antibiotics and immune system responses.d. Biofilms
23
Q
- Which group of microbes can grow in very hot conditions?
a. Psychrophiles
b. Mesophiles
c. Thermophiles
d. Anaerobes
e. Microaerophiles
A
c. Thermophiles
24
Q
- Which one of these is not a toxic form of oxygen?
a. Peroxide anon
b. Singlet oxygen
c. Peroxide cation
d. Hydroxyl radical
e. None of the choices are correct
A
a. Peroxide anon
25
25. Which genus of bacteria is known for producing natural antibiotics?
a. Clostridium
b. Listeria
c. Streptococcus
d. Streptomyces
e. Escherichia
d. Streptomyces
26
26. Which is mismatched?
a. Giardia - transmitted by feces in drinking water
b. Histoplasma - causes Ohio Valley fever
c. Trichomonas - sexually transmitted
d. Plasmodium - causes Chagas disease
e. Saccharomyces - yeast in making bread and beer
d. Plasmodium - causes Chagas disease
27
27. A chronic disease is one that:
a. Develops quickly and lasts a short amount of time
b. Develops slowly and is continuous or recurring
c. Is inactive for a period of time before becoming active
d. Is easily spread from one person to another
e. Infects the chronic tissues of the brain
b. Develops slowly and is continuous or recurring
28
28. Which is the most common cause of colds?
a. Influenza virus
b. Rotavirus
c. Rhinovirus
d. Herpesvirus
e. Retrovirus
c. Rhinovirus
29
29. Important characteristics of “good” antimicrobial drugs include
a. Readily delivered to the site of infection
b. High toxicity against microbial cells
c. Do not cause serious side effects in humans
d. Remains active in body tissues and fluids
e. All of the choices are correct
e. All of the choices are correct
30
30. The primary stage of syphilis is characterized by
a. Neurological symptoms
b. A rash at the infection site
c. Painful urination
d. A painless chancre at the infection site
e. A thick gray membrane that covers the tonsils
d. a painful chancre at the infection site
