Description : The fungus Candida albicans has been known to infect a. The human intestine. b. The mucous membranes of the oral cavity. c. The female vagina. d. All the above (a-c) are correct.
Last Answer : d. All the above (a-c) are correct.
Description : Which organism is found in the acidic vagina of women of reproductive age? a. Candida albicans b. Lactobacillus c. Escherichia coli. d. Staphylococcus epidermidis
Last Answer : b. Lactobacillus
Description : A 55-year-old renal transplant patient has been hospitalized in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit, receiving a prolonged course of antibiotics following an attack of acute cholecystitis. The ... suggest a dosage reduction in immunosuppressive agents until the infection can be adequately controlled
Last Answer : Answer: a, d Infections due to fungal pathogens have become increasingly common during the past decade, frequently occurring in patients undergoing prolonged hospitalization in the Surgical ... agents should be discontinued until evidence of infection is absolutely controlled or is eradicated
Description : Ganciclovir is mainly used for the treatment of infection caused by (A) Cytomegalovirus (B) Candida albicans (C) Herpes zoster virus (D) Hepatitis B virus
Last Answer : Ans. A & C
Description : Which one of the following is true about oral hairy leukoplakia?** ADC M07 A. Associated with HIV virus infection and is commonly seen on the dorsal of the tongue B. Associated with HIV ... Always associated with trauma to the lateral side of the tongue E. Always associated with pernicious anaemia
Last Answer : B. Associated with HIV virus infection and is commonly seen on the lateral side of the tongue C. Usually caused by Candida species
Description : Which one of the following is NOT a digestive organ of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract? a. Large intestine b. Oral cavity c. Liver d. Small intestine
Last Answer : c. Liver
Description : The advantage of the silicone in soft relining material over ….. rubber is, A. Retains high flow B. Prevents the colonization of Candida albicans C. Resilient in long run D. Better bond strength
Last Answer : C. Resilient in long run
Description : The following organisms are frequently responsible for superinfections except: A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa B. Salmonella typhi C. Clostridium difficile D. Candida albicans
Last Answer : B. Salmonella typhi
Description : Treponema species from human oral cavity can be selected by using A- pH of the medium B- .incubation temperature C- cell size and motility D- all of these
Last Answer : cell size and motility
Description : Which of the following antibiotics work by targetting protein synthesis? a. Methicillin b. Chloramphenicol c. Penicillin d. Nystatin.
Last Answer : b. Chloramphenicol
Description : Bacitracin, Polymyxin and Neomycin are used together for topical skin infections under the name of _____. a. Neosporin b. Vancomycin c. Cephalosporin d. Nystatin.
Last Answer : a. Neosporin
Description : Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched as to antibiotic and use? a. Penicillin-gram-positive bacteria b. Nystatin-fungi c. Tetracycline-viruses d. Griseofulvin-fungi
Last Answer : c. Tetracycline-viruses
Description : Botulism is an example of a _____. a. waterborne infection b. foodborne intoxication c. waterborne intoxication d. fecal/oral infection
Last Answer : b. foodborne intoxication
Last Answer : a. waterborne infection
Description : An old male presents complaining of having numerous white lesions in the oral cavity within past few days. Prior to this the family physician prescribed chlorite tetracycline for an upper respiratory infection, ... plaques on the lip mucosa, buccal mucosa and the tongue. MOST LIKELY to be:
Last Answer : Moniliasis (Which is candidiasis)
Description : Which of the following Ascomycetes are used for riboflavin production? A- Eremnotheciumashbyii B- Ashbyagossypii C- Candida guilliermondia D- Both (a) and (b)
Last Answer : Both (a) and (b)
Description : Prolonged oral therapy with the following antibiotic can damage intestinal villi resulting in statorrhoea and loose motions (a) Ampicillin (b) Tetracycline (c) Neomycin (d) Nystatin
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Prolonged oral therapy with the following antibiotic can damage intestinal villi resulting in steatorrhoea and loose motions: A. Ampicillin B. Tetracycline C. Neomycin D. Nystatin
Last Answer : C. Neomycin
Description : The site where a pathogen enters the body is commonly called the _____ while the number of pathogens necessary to establish an infection is the _____. a. Penetration Point; Dose b. Penetration Point; Acme c. Portal Of Entry; Dose d. Portal Of Entry; Acme
Last Answer : c. Portal Of Entry; Dose
Description : What part or parts of the male and female reproductive systems are typically colonized by indigenous microbiota? a. Male: Ureters; Female: Vagina And Ovaries b. Male: Testes And Epididymis c. Male: ... : Vagina, Vulva, And Cervix d. Male: Bladder And Ureters; Female: Fallopian Tubes And Cervix
Last Answer : c. Male: Urethra; Female: Vagina, Vulva, And Cervix
Description : The primary sex organs of the female reproductive system is/are the a. Uterus. b. Vagina. c. Clitoris d. Ovaries.
Last Answer : d. Ovaries
Description : Two drugs that affect cell wall synthesis are a. Erythromycin and penicillin. b. Vancomycin and cephalosporin. c. Tetracycline and polymyxin b. d. Chloramphenicol and streptomycin.
Last Answer : a. Erythromycin and penicillin.
Description : Two cyclic polypeptide antibiotics are a. Vancomycin and streptomycin. b. Penicillin and cephalosporin. c. Bacitracin and polymyxins d. .gentamicin and chloramphenicol
Last Answer : c. Bacitracin and polymyxins
Description : Though few in number, some drugs, such as _____, can be used to treat some viral infections. a. penicillin and ampicillin b. isoniazid and dapsone c. amantadine and acyclovir d. streptomycin and amphotericin
Last Answer : c. amantadine and acyclovir
Description : Which of the following is not an aminoglycoside antibiotic? A.Streptomycin B.Neomycin C.Kanamycin D.Cephalosporin
Last Answer : D.Cephalosporin
Description : A newly married girl comes to gynae OPD with history of dysuria, burning, micturition and sore perineum. What is your likely diagnosis: a) Trichomonas vaginalis. b) Candida infection. c) Trauma due to coitus. d) Honey moon cystitis. e) Genital herpes.
Last Answer : d) Honey moon cystitis.
Description : The virus directed reverse transcriptase enzyme is inhibited by: A. Amantadine B. Zidovudine C. Vidarabine D. Acyclovir
Last Answer : B. Zidovudine
Description : Which one of the following antibiotics is likely to be most effective agent in the treatment of an infection due to enterococci if used in conjuction with penicillin G? (a) Amikacin (b) Gentamicin (c) Netilmicin (d) Streptomycin (e) Tobramycin
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : A patient of pulmonary tuberculosis treated with rifampin + isoniazid + pyrazinamide developed parasthesias, weakness, dizziness, ataxia and depressed tendon reflexes. Which of the following ... with thiacetazone C. Substitute pyrazinamide with ethambutol D. Substitute rifampin with streptomycin
Last Answer : A. Temporarily discontinue isoniazid and add pyridoxine
Description : Rheumatic heart disease is treated with the help of: (1) Aspirin (2) Streptomycin (3) Methyl dopa (4) Penicillin
Last Answer : Aspirin
Description : Cefotaxime has the following properties except (a) It is highly active against aerobic gram negative bacteria (b) It is the most active cephalosporin against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (c) It produces an active metabolite (d) It has achieved high cure rates in serious hospital acquired infections
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The β-lactam antibiotic(s) that prolong(s) bleeding time by altering surface receptors on platelets is/are: A. Carbenicillin B. Piperacillin C. Cefotaxime D. Both `A’ and `B’ are correct
Last Answer : A. Carbenicillin
Description : Cefotaxime has the following properties except: A. It is highly active against aerobic gram negative bacteria B. It is the most active cephalosporin against Pseudomonas aeruginosa C. It produces an active metabolite D. It has achieved high cure rates in serious hospital acquired infections
Last Answer : B. It is the most active cephalosporin against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Description : The drug isoniazid is used widely in contemporary medicine to a. Treat tuberculosis. b. Prevent fungal overgrowth in the intestine. c. Clear away wound infections. d. Eliminate infections due to gram-negative bacteria.
Last Answer : a. Treat tuberculosis.
Description : .______ enters the human body as a cyst and develops into a trophozoite in the small intestine; a severe form of dysentery may occur. a. Cryptosporidium parvum b. Entamoeba histolytica c. Giardia intestinalis d. Cyclospora cayetanensis
Last Answer : b. Entamoeba histolytica
Description : The condition known as pseudomembranous colitis is associated with a. Excessive antibiotic use in the intestine. b. Invasion of the tissues by Streptococcus mutans. c. Swollen lymph nodes. d. The secondary stage of syphilis.
Last Answer : a. Excessive antibiotic use in the intestine.
Description : The role of the M cell is to A- .trap virus in mucus and prevent entry B- induce apoptosis in virus-infected small intestinal epithelia cells C- pass bacteria or virus to underlying macrophages for ... and presentation of antigen D- they use their cilia to propel mucus out of the small intestine
Last Answer : pass bacteria or virus to underlying macrophages for processing and presentation of antigen
Description : Acid secretion is characteristic of - (1) Buccal cavity (2) Stomach (3) Small intestine (4) Large intestine
Last Answer : (2) Stomach Explanation: The stomach is famous for its secretion of hydrochloric acid. It is secreted from parietal cells into the lumen where it establishes an extremely acidic ... acid is important for activation of pepsinogen and inactivation of ingested microorganisms such as bacteria.
Description : Enzyme arginase is found in (a) Mouth cavity (b) Stomach (c) Intestine (d) Liver
Last Answer : (d) Liver
Description : Fat digestion takes place in (a) Buccal cavity (b) Stomach (c) Intestine (d) All
Last Answer : (c) Intestine
Description : Carbohydrate digestion in man starts from (a) Buccal cavity (b) Oesophagus (c) Stomach (d) Intestine
Last Answer : (a) Buccal cavity
Description : Protein digestion start from (a) Buccal cavity (b) Stomach (c) Intestine (d) None
Last Answer : (b) Stomach
Description : Acid secretion is characteristic of (1) Buccal cavity (2) Stomach (3) Small intestine (4) Large intestine
Last Answer : Stomach
Description : The fecal-oral route is the mode of transmission for the _____. a. Hepatitis A virus. b. Hepatitis B virus. c. Hepatitis A and B viruses. d. All hepatitis viruses.
Last Answer : b. Hepatitis B virus.
Description : Arboviral encephalitis is an example of a a. disease causing gastroenteritis. b. disease spread by the fecal-oral route. c. Zoonosis d. type of hepatitis.
Last Answer : c. Zoonosis
Description : Which one of the following characteristics pertains to hepatitis A? a. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route. b. The incubation period is 2 to 4 weeks. c. It is an acute, inflammatory liver disease. d. All of the above (A—C) are correct.
Last Answer : d. All of the above (A—C) are correct.
Description : Which of the foLlowing is NOT a transmission mechanism for hepatitis B? a. Sexual contact b. Non-sterile body piercing equipment c. Fecal-oral route d. Blood-contaminated needles
Last Answer : c. Fecal-oral route
Description : What is the best treatment for cholera? a. Antibiotics b. Water c. Milk d. Oral Rehydration Therapy
Last Answer : d. Oral Rehydration Therapy
Description : Streptococcus pyogenes is highly contagious by _____. a. Unwashed hands b. Oral/fecal route c. Respiratory droplets d. Remaining on surfaces for long periods of time
Last Answer : c. Respiratory droplets