Description : Tetracycline is indicated in the following form(s) of amoebic infection: A. Acute amoebic dysentery B. Chronic intestinal amoebiasis C. Amoebic liver abscess D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Chronic intestinal amoebiasis
Description : Emetine is now used only as a reserve drug for amoebiasis because: A. It is less effective than metronidazole B. It produces a slower response than metronidazole C. It has cardiotoxic potential D. It is not effective in extraintestinal amoebiasis
Last Answer : C. It has cardiotoxic potentia
Description : _____ is a cutaneous or visceral disease transmitted by the bite of an infected female sandfly. a. Malaria b. Leishmaniasis c. Apicomplexa d. Amoebiasis
Last Answer : b. Leishmaniasis
Description : Which of the following organisms is known to form abscesses in human liver, lungs, brain etc.
Last Answer : Which of the following organisms is known to form abscesses in human liver, lungs, brain etc. ... B. Monocystis C. Plasmodium D. Fasciola hepatica
Description : Do you know anyone who had surgery for abscesses on the liver?
Last Answer : Yes, my father had an infection that spread to multiple organs, including the liver. The cause was never found out, and they drained the abscesses using laproscopic surgery. He made a full recovery. I know this is an old question, so I hope your friend came through it okay.
Description : Capillaria aerophila causes ___________capillariasis and related symptoms. A A. pulmonary B. intestinal C. ocular D. Cutaneous
Last Answer : pulmonary
Description : Choose the correct statement(s) about metronidazole: A. It is a first line drug for amoebic dysentery as well as amoebic liver abscess B. It affords the most rapid symptom relief in amoebic dysentery C. It is the most effective drug in eradicating amoebic cysts from the colon D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. It is a first line drug for amoebic dysentery as well as amoebic liver abscess
Description : Common Name of Balantidiosis is A A. Ciliary dysentery B. A and B C. Amoebic dysentery D. None of these
Last Answer : Ciliary dysentery
Description : Do i have a boil (skin abscesses)?
Last Answer : You obviously need someone to look at your back. We cannot tell you without that. Of course, other warning signs would be warmth (is it warm to touch?), tender, raised, producing pus, fever, and ... your sugars, but also be more aggressive in someone with diabetes. Good luck, and go to your doctor.
Description : Marsupialisation is a technique used in the treatment of: A. Pericoronitis B. Cysts C. Abscesses
Last Answer : B. Cysts
Description : Which of the following reflect the pathophysiology of cutaneous signs of HIV disease? a) Immune function deterioration Cutaneous signs may be the first manifestations of HIV, appearing in more ... Decrease in normal skin flora Cutaneous signs of HIV disease appear as immune function deteriorates.
Last Answer : a) Immune function deterioration Cutaneous signs may be the first manifestations of HIV, appearing in more than 90 per cent of HIV infected patients as the immune function deteriorates. Common complaints include pruritis, folliculitis, and chronic actinic dermatitis.
Description : Of the following types of cells, which are believed to play a significant role in cutaneous immune system reactions? a) Langerhans' cells Langerhans' cells are common to the epidermis and are ... and skin. d) Phagocytes Phagocytes are white blood cells that engulf and destroy foreign materials.
Last Answer : a) Langerhans’ cells Langerhans’ cells are common to the epidermis and are accessory cells of the afferent immune system process.
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the multiorgan failure syndrome (MOFS)? a. Changes in the splanchnic and pulmonary microcirculation are critical to the development of MOFS ... d. The nature of MOFS is highly dependent upon the etiology of the underlying problem
Last Answer : Answer: a, c The nature of multiorgan failure syndrome (MOFS) is that of a diffuse cellular injury, developing systemically as a consequence of losing homeostatic control of local ... of microorganism. In noninfectious cases, the response also appears independent of the specific underlying cause
Description : Which of the following statements concerning monitoring techniques in the intensive care unit are true? A. Pulmonary artery and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure readings should be made ... clinical conditions not associated with tissue hypoxia, including liver disease and hypermetabolic states.
Last Answer : Answer: BD DISCUSSION: Many different monitoring techniques may be used to assess the adequacy of therapy for shock. The pulmonary artery catheter can provide important hemodynamic and oxygen ... also be seen with liver disease, toxin ingestion, and hypermetabolic states not associated with shock
Description : The circulatory route that runs from the digestive tract to the liver is called: B A. Cornnary circulation B. Hepatic portal circulation C. Pulmonary circulation D. Systemic circulation
Last Answer : Hepatic portal circulation
Description : Each of the following is the Clinical manifestations of right sided heart failure EXCEPT: C A. dependent oedema B. ascites C. pulmonary oedema D. nutmeg liver
Last Answer : pulmonary oedema
Description : The characteristic toxicity of doxorubicin is: A. Kidney damage B. Liver damage C. Cardiomyopathy D. Pulmonary fibrosis
Last Answer : C. Cardiomyopathy
Description : The blood vessel which carries oxygenated blood to the liver is (1) Coronary Artery (2) Pulmonary Artery (3) Carotid Artery (4) Hepatic Artery
Last Answer : Hepatic Artery
Description : What cause amoebic dysentery?
Last Answer : Ameoba.
Description : Amoebic dysentery is caused by - (1) Entameeba histolytica (2) Salmonella typhi (3) E. coil (4) Streptococcus pyogenes
Last Answer : (1) Entameeba histolytica Explanation: Amoebic dysentery (or amebic dysentery) is a type of dysentery caused primarily by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. Amoebic dysentery is transmitted through ... survive long outside of the human gastrointestinal tract, and are a purely diagnostic observation.
Description : Which causes amoebic dysentery?
Last Answer : Entamoeba histolytica
Description : Amoebic dysentery in man and animals is caused by C A. Entamoeba (E.) coli B. E. gingivalis C. E. histolytica D. None
Last Answer : E. histolytica
Description : diffuse abdominal pain , bleeding per rectum and fever 38.3 c , preceded by urinary infection 3 weeks back treated with AB , diagnosis : Ischemic colitis Amoebic colitis Pseudomembranous colitis
Last Answer : Pseudomembranous colitis
Description : Amoebic dysentery is caused by (1) Entamoeba histolytica (2) Salmonella typhi (3) E. coli (4) Streptococcus pyogenes
Description : Hovy does the transmission of each of the following diseases take place? (a)Amoebiasis (b) Malaria (c)Ascariasis (d) Pneumonia -Science
Last Answer : (a) Amoebiasis - It is usually contracted by ingesting water or food contaminated by amoebic cysts. (b)Malaria - It is transmitted from one person to another by the female Anopheles mosquito. The ... - Spreads by cough & sneezes, by sharing drinking glass & eating utensils with an infected person.
Description : Amoebiasis is causing - (1) Dysentery (2) Fever (3) Severe cold (4) Headache and cold
Last Answer : (1) Dysentery Explanation: Amoebiasis refers to infection caused by the amoeba Entamoeba histolytica. Amoebiasis is estimated to cause 70,000 deaths per year worldwide. Symptoms can range from mild ... dysentery with blood and mucus in the stool. E. histolytica is usually a commensal organism.
Description : Which of the following is not a waterborne disease? A. Cholera B. Amoebiasis C. Typhoid D. Influenza (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Influenza (Answer)
Description : The use of latex or polyurethane condoms during vaginal intercourse can prevent the transmission of A A. Trichomoniasis B. Amoebiasis C. Trypanosomiasis D. Giardiasis
Last Answer : Trichomoniasis
Description : Which is the most infectious disease? (a) Hepatitis-B (b) AIDS (c) Amoebiasis (d) Malaria
Last Answer : (a) Hepatitis-B
Description : Match the disease in column I with the appropriate items (pathogen / prevention / treatment) in column II. Column I Column II A. Amoebiasis (i) Treponema pallidum B. Diphtheria (ii) Use only sterilised food and water C. Cholera (iii)DPT ... D - (iv) (d) A - (ii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (iii)
Last Answer : (b) A – (ii), B – (iii), C – (iv), D – (i)
Description : In which disease does mosquito transmitted pathogen cause chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels? (a) Elephantiasis (b) Ascariasis (c) Ringworm disease (d) Amoebiasis
Last Answer : (a) Elephantiasis
Description : Metronidazole is the drug of choice for A A. Amoebiasis B. Trypanosomiasis C. Giardiasis D. Trichomoniasis
Last Answer : Amoebiasis
Description : _____ is an intestinal disease you can get from a day care or swimming pool. a. Giardiasis b. Amoebiasis c. Cryptosporidiosis d. Leishmania
Last Answer : c. Cryptosporidiosis
Description : After treating intestinal amoebiasis with metronidazole, a course of diloxanide furoate is often advised to: A. Cure any subclinical hepatic involvement B. Suppress the symbiotic intestinal flora C. Eradicate luminal cyst forming trophozoites D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correc
Last Answer : C. Eradicate luminal cyst forming trophozoites
Description : Choose the drug that can be used orally for intestinal amoebiasis, intravaginally for trichomonas vaginitis and topically for dermatophytosis: A. Quiniodochlor B. Furazolidone C. Ornidazole D. Hamycin
Last Answer : A. Quiniodochlor
Description : Choose the most effective drug for mild intestinal amoebiasis and asymptomatic cyst passers: A. Metronidazole B. Emetine C. Quiniodochlor D. Diloxanide furoate
Last Answer : D. Diloxanide furoate
Description : The following drug is effective in hepatic amoebiasis but not in intestinal amoebiasis: A. Chloroquine B. Emetine C. Tetracycline D. Diloxanide furoate
Last Answer : A. Chloroquine
Description : Indicate the drug that is not effective in amoebiasis A. Ornidazole B. Mebendazole C. Satranidazole D. Secnidazole
Last Answer : B. Mebendazole
Description : The distinctive feature of secnidazole is: A. It is not absorbed after oral ingestion B. It is recommended for single dose treatment of intestinal amoebiasis C. It is effective in intestinal but not in hepatic amoebiasis D. It is effective in both trichomonas as well as monilial vaginitis
Last Answer : B. It is recommended for single dose treatment of intestinal amoebiasis
Description : In addition to amoebiasis, metronidazole is used for: A. Roundworm infestation B. Hookworm infestation C. Kala-azar D. Giardiasis
Last Answer : D. Giardiasis
Description : 28. The disease spread through contaminated food and water are ... b) Pneumonia and Typhoid b) Typhoid and Malaria c) Malaria and Amoebiasis d) Amoebiasis and Typhoid
Last Answer : d) Amoebiasis and Typhoid
Description : 8. The disease spread through contaminated food and water are ... a) Pneumonia and Typhoid b) Typhoid and Malaria c) Malaria and Amoebiasis d) Amoebiasis and Typhoid
Description : In which disease does mosquito transmitted pathogen cause chronic inflammation of lymphatic vessels? (1) Elephantiasis (2) Ascariasis (3) Ringworm disease (4) Amoebiasis
Last Answer : (1) Elephantiasis
Description : Amoebiasis is causing (1) Dysentery (2) Fever (3) Severe cold (4) Headache and cold
Last Answer : Dysentery
Description : Cutaneous anthrax?
Last Answer : DefinitionCutaneous anthrax is an infection of the skin due to direct contact with the bacteria Bacillus anthracis.Alternative NamesAnthrax - skinCauses, incidence, and risk factorsAnthrax is caused by the bacteria ... occurs after the bacteria touch a cut or scrape on the skin.Anthrax is a p
Description : Which of the following statements regarding fibroblasts and their function in wound healing are true? a. IL-1 has both inhibitory and promotional effects on fibroblast growth b. TNFa ... EGF (epithelial growth factor) has been demonstrated to accelerate epidermal regeneration in cutaneous wounds
Last Answer : Answer: a, d IL-1 appears to be important in the process of normal wound repair. IL-1 has been shown to stimulate skin fibroblast and keratinocyte growth, as well as ... that recombinant EGF enhances keratinocyte migration. EGF is also a potent chemoattractant for granulation tissue fibroblasts
Description : Low doses of adrenaline dilate the following vascular bed (a) Cutaneous (b) Mucosal (c) Renal (d) Skeletal muscle
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Aspirin reduces fever by (a) Decreasing heat production in the body (b) Enhancing cutaneous blood flow (c) Inducing sweating (d) Both (b) and (c)
Description : Fentanyl transdermal patches have been used postoperatively to provide transdermal analgesia. The most dangerous adverse effect of this mode of administration is (a) Cutaneous reactions (b) Diarrhea (c) Hypertension (d) Relaxation of skeletal muscle (e) Respiratory depression
Last Answer : Ans: E