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Which of the following respiratory tract defenses is mismatched?


A) Complement - second line of defense
B) Ciliary escalator - first line of defense
C) Mucous membranes - third line of defense
D) Nasal hairs - first line of defense
E) IgA antibody - third line of defense

F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

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Differentiate between disease caused by Haemophilus influenzae and the disease caused by influenza virus.


A) One causes an upper respiratory disease, and the other causes a lower respiratory disease.
B) One causes a mild flu, and the other causes a severe flu.
C) One organism is a virus while the other is a fungus.
D) One organism causes symptomatic disease, while the other organism always causes asymptomatic disease.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Pertussis has all of the following characteristics except


A) the pathogen has virulence factors to destroy the action of respiratory cilia.
B) the catarrhal stage has persistent, hacking coughs with "whoops."
C) the early stage resembles a cold with nasal discharge and sneezing.
D) DTaP immunization will prevent it.
E) transmission is by respiratory droplets.

F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

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What is the function of normal biota of the respiratory tract?


A) Competes with pathogens for resources and space
B) Microbial antagonism
C) Provides antibodies
D) Both [competes with pathogens for resources and space] and [microbial antagonism] are correct.
E) All of these three functions are correct.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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Respiratory syncytial virus is a major cause of global respiratory infection outbreaks in infants 6 months of age or younger.

A) True
B) False

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Antibiotic treatment immediately upon the diagnosis of otitis media is standard procedure today.

A) True
B) False

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When the centers of tubercles break down into _____ lesions, they gradually heal by calcification that replaces normal lung tissue.


A) primary
B) secondary
C) necrotic caseous
D) granuloma
E) tertiary

F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

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The pathogen that causes Legionnaires'pneumonia also causes a milder infection called Pontiac fever.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is caused by Haemophilus influenzae in the respiratory tract?


A) Bacterial meningitis
B) Influenza (flu)
C) Otitis media
D) Bronchitis
E) Epiglottitis

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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Disease/s caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae include _______.


A) otitis media
B) meningitis
C) lobar pneumonia
D) bronchial pneumonia
E) All of the choices are correct.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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An induration of less than 5mm in the Mantoux test is negative for TB.

A) True
B) False

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Normal biota of the respiratory tract


A) are localized to the nasopharynx only.
B) can cause disease in immunocompromised patients.
C) do not include yeasts or viruses.
D) only include Staphylococcus aureus.
E) are only comprised of staphylococcal species.

F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Which of the following is true about sinusitis caused by allergy?


A) Produces a greenish or yellowish mucous discharge
B) Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
C) Usually introduced by trauma
D) Produces a clear, watery discharge
E) Preceded by viral rhinitis

F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

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Which is incorrect about Mycoplasma pneumoniae?


A) Has birds as a reservoir
B) Common cause of primary atypical pneumonia
C) Initially causes fever, malaise, sore throat, and headache
D) After 2 to 3 weeks, develops into an unproductive cough and earache
E) Is a bacterial cell without a cell wall

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Which antibody is concentrated in the respiratory tract?


A) IgA
B) IgE
C) IgG
D) IgM
E) IgD

F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

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