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Infection

Kellie-anne Kelly 10 questions

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  1. 1What is the definition of a commensal microorganism
    1. AA microorganism that causes diseases
    2. BA microorganism that is transmitted from animal to human
    3. CA microorganism that usually lives harmlessly on our bodies
    4. DA microorganism that needs other microorganisms to survive
  2. 2For each of the following state whether the following answer is TRUE or fALSE
    1. ACandida albicans is a bacteria
    2. BHepatitis B is a virus
    3. CToxoplasma gondii is a protozoan
    4. DEscherichia coli is a fungus
  3. 3Bacteria are prokaryotic cells and differ from human, eukaryotic cells because:
    1. AThey have no nucleus
    2. BThey have no DNA
    3. CThey have no cell wall
    4. DThey have no ribosomes
  4. 4Symptoms of infection can be caused by
    1. AOur immune system
    2. BToxins produced by microorganisms
    3. CThe death of invaded human cells
    4. DAll of the above
  5. 5Which of the following statements about clostridium difficile is TRUE
    1. AIt is a type of virus which infects the gastrointestinal tract
    2. BIt is one of the leading causes of pneumonia
    3. CIt can occur after the use of broad spectrum antibiotics
    4. DIt is spread by droplets which are inhaled by patients
  6. 6If a patient is allergic to penicillin which of the following antimicrobial drugs can they take?
    1. AFlucloxacillin
    2. BTrimethoprim
    3. CCo-amoxiclav
    4. DFluconazole
  7. 7Which of the following is NOT an example of how an antibacterial agent works?
    1. AInhibition if cell wall synthesis
    2. BInhibition of mitochondrial respiration
    3. CDisruption of protein synthesis
    4. DInhibition of DNA synthesis
  8. 8For each of the followinh statements about antimicrobials state whether the answer is true or false
    1. AAciclovir is an antibiral agent
    2. BClotrimazole is an antibacterial agent
    3. COxytetracycline is an antifungal agent
    4. DMetronidazole is an antibacterial agent
  9. 9As part if a strategy to combat antibiotic resistance, patients may be given a leaflet explaining why they are not being given an antibiotic and explaining how long symptoms of their illness might last. A cough usually lasts:
    1. A4 days
    2. B7 days
    3. C14 days
    4. D21 days
  10. 10Which of the following are useful strategies for preventing antibiotic resistance?
    1. AUsing broad spectrum antibiotics where possible
    2. BPreventing infections by good hygiene
    3. CEnsuring doses of antibiotics are not missed
    4. DEnsuring courses of antibiotics continue for at least two weeks

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Quiz on Infection , created by Kellie-anne Kelly on 05/07/2018.
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