Question 1

Which of the following is not true of measles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Its causative agent is a member of the Morbillivirus genus.
B)   It is transmitted by respiratory droplets.
C)   It causes cell membranes to fuse to form syncytia.
D)   It is in the Paramyxovirus family.
E)   It is a single-stranded nonenveloped RNA virus.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

The causative agent of trachoma is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   adenovirus
B)   herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) 
C)   C. trachomatis
D)   N. gonorrhoeae
E)   S. aureusF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following ocular tissues and infections is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conjunctivitis - milky discharge and infection of eyelid lining
B)   River blindness - microﬁlariae visible in the vitreous chamber
C)   Trachoma - infection of epithelial cells
D)   Keratitis - infection of deep eye tissueE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which form of anthrax involves a black eschar on the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cutaneous
B)   Muscular
C)   Gastrointestinal
D)   InhalationalE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is the causative agent of tinea versicolor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Microsporum
B)   Epidermophyton
C)   Trichophyton
D)   MalasseziaE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Impetigo is caused by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   C. perfringens
B)   C. diphtheriae
C)   S. aureus
D)   S. pyogenes
E)   Both S. aureus and S. pyogenes are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Eyes are relatively vulnerable to infection because _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   they are not covered by keratinized epithelium
B)   immune privilege restricts access to the cells conferring innate immunity
C)   there is a restricted response by B and T cells
D)   All of these choices are correct.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Herpes keratitis is an infection of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which eye disease is characterized by a pannus forming over the cornea?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keratitis
B)   Trachoma
C)   Stye
D)   Simple conjunctivitis
E)   River blindnessF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus include all of the following except ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   chickenpox
B)   carbuncles
C)   scalded skin syndrome
D)   impetigo
E)   meningitisF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following statements about measles is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is transmitted by direct contact with the rash.
B)   Dry cough, sore throat, fever, and conjunctivitis are symptoms.
C)   Humans are the only reservoir for the pathogen.
D)   Secondary bacterial otitis media and sinusitis can occur.
E)   It may involve a fatal complication called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSP
E)  .F) C) and E)
G) B) and C) A

Question 12

Which of the following is not a causative agent of cutaneous mycoses?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trichophyton
B)   Microsporum
C)   Malassezia
D)   EpidermophytonE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding vaccines as disease preventatives is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Zostavax is recommended for older adults to prevent shingles.
B)   The Carter Center has promoted the development of a vaccine against river blindness.
C)   Immunization is currently not possible against Clostridium perfringens.
D)   There is currently no smallpox vaccine available to the general public.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Smallpox is a disease in which _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   fever, malaise, and rash occur
B)   the virus becomes latent in ganglia of sensory neurons
C)   recurrent episodes are called shingles
D)   transmission occurs by direct contact with skin crusts
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E) A

Question 15

Many gyms are abundantly supplied with towels and antimicrobial sprays for wiping down equipment after each user. The reason for this is to cut down on the transmission of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   measles virus
B)   ringworm
C)   skin microbes like MRSA
D)   athlete's foot fungus
E)   shinglesF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Despite the fact that skin-to-skin contact is important in establishing bonding between babies and their caregivers, that same contact can also expose them to pathogens. You have been asked to teach a short class for child care workers to help them identify highly contagious diseases that can cause outbreaks in their environment. Which two of these conditions are most common and most
Infectious in babies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ringworm and hand, foot, and mouth disease
B)   Conjunctivitis and rubella
C)   Impetigo and ringworm
D)   Impetigo and conjunctivitis
E)   Impetigo and cellulitisF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

All warts caused by human papillomaviruses are linked to cancers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A higher rate of eye infections can be expected from a person who _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   has a vitamin deﬁciency
B)   is very young
C)   wears glasses
D)   cannot produce tearsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Current recommendations for the treatment of MRSA infections in the United States will change based on _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   patterns of antibiotic resistance
B)   the availability of different antibiotics
C)   congressional approval
D)   the cost of different antibioticsE) None of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 20

The organisms that cause ringworm, or tinea, use keratin protein as their growth substrate. This is why these infections ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cause a discoloration of the skin by damaging skin pigment protein
B)   have a high mortality rate
C)   are restricted to superﬁcial skin layers
D)   produce a rash all over the body during an infectionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 18: Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

Which of the following is not true of measles?

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The causative agent of trachoma is ______.

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Which of the following ocular tissues and infections is mismatched?

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Which form of anthrax involves a black eschar on the skin?

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Which of the following is the causative agent of tinea versicolor?

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Impetigo is caused by ______.

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Eyes are relatively vulnerable to infection because _______.

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Herpes keratitis is an infection of the eye.

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Which eye disease is characterized by a pannus forming over the cornea?

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Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus include all of the following except ______.

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Which of the following statements about measles is incorrect?

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Which of the following is not a causative agent of cutaneous mycoses?

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Which of the following statements regarding vaccines as disease preventatives is incorrect?

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Smallpox is a disease in which _______.

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Many gyms are abundantly supplied with towels and antimicrobial sprays for wiping down equipment after each user. The reason for this is to cut down on the transmission of _______.

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All warts caused by human papillomaviruses are linked to cancers.

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A higher rate of eye infections can be expected from a person who _______.

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Current recommendations for the treatment of MRSA infections in the United States will change based on _______.

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The organisms that cause ringworm, or tinea, use keratin protein as their growth substrate. This is why these infections ________.

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Exam 18: Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

Which of the following is not true of measles?

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The causative agent of trachoma is ______.

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Which of the following ocular tissues and infections is mismatched?

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Which form of anthrax involves a black eschar on the skin?

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Which of the following is the causative agent of tinea versicolor?

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Impetigo is caused by ______.

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Eyes are relatively vulnerable to infection because _______.

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Herpes keratitis is an infection of the eye.

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Which eye disease is characterized by a pannus forming over the cornea?

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Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus include all of the following except ______.

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Which of the following statements about measles is incorrect?

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Which of the following is not a causative agent of cutaneous mycoses?

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Which of the following statements regarding vaccines as disease preventatives is incorrect?

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Smallpox is a disease in which _______.

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All warts caused by human papillomaviruses are linked to cancers.

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A higher rate of eye infections can be expected from a person who _______.

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Current recommendations for the treatment of MRSA infections in the United States will change based on _______.

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