1. Chapter 21: Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes
Fungal and Parasitic Diseases
Infectious Diseases of the Eye
Bacterial Diseases
Viral Diseases
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2. The waterproofing protein in the skin is called sebum. keratin.
Topic 1: Skin $100 Question
The waterproofing protein in the skin is called
sebum.
keratin.
melanin.
lysozyme.
Answer = B
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3. The waterproofing protein in the skin is called sebum. keratin.
Topic 1: Skin $100 Answer
The waterproofing protein in the skin is called
sebum.
keratin.
melanin.
lysozyme.
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4. The skin’s normal microbiota contain large numbers of
Topic 1: Skin $200 Question
The skin’s normal microbiota contain large
numbers of
gram-positive bacteria.
gram-negative bacteria.
fungi.
acid-fast bacteria.
Answer = A
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5. The skin’s normal microbiota contain large numbers of
Topic 1: Skin $200 Answer
The skin’s normal microbiota contain large
numbers of
gram-positive bacteria.
gram-negative bacteria.
fungi.
acid-fast bacteria.
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6. Which of these organisms is a diphtheroid and inhabits hair follicles?
Topic 1: Skin $300 Question
Which of these organisms is a diphtheroid and
inhabits hair follicles?
Propionibacterium acnes
Malassezia furfur
Streptococcus pyogenes
Staphylococcus aureus
Answer = A
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7. Which of these organisms is a diphtheroid and inhabits hair follicles?
Topic 1: Skin $300 Answer
Which of these organisms is a diphtheroid and
inhabits hair follicles?
Propionibacterium acnes
Malassezia furfur
Streptococcus pyogenes
Staphylococcus aureus
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8. What protective mechanism of the skin is
Topic 1: Skin $400 Question
What protective mechanism of the skin is
capable of breaking down the cell walls of
certain bacteria?
perspiration
antimicrobial peptides
sebum
lysozyme
Answer = D
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9. What protective mechanism of the skin is
Topic 1: Skin $400 Answer
What protective mechanism of the skin is
capable of breaking down the cell walls of
certain bacteria?
perspiration
antimicrobial peptides
sebum
lysozyme
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10. Shampoos for treating dandruff contain an
Topic 1: Skin $500 Question
Shampoos for treating dandruff contain an
antibiotic and chemicals to treat a
fungus.
bacterium.
virus.
protozoa.
Answer = A
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11. Shampoos for treating dandruff contain an
Topic 1: Skin $500 Answer
Shampoos for treating dandruff contain an
antibiotic and chemicals to treat a
fungus.
bacterium.
virus.
protozoa.
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12. Topic 2: Bacterial Diseases $100 Question
Which organism produces a toxin that causes
scalded skin syndrome?
Streptococcus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus
Mycobacterium ulcerans
Answer = C
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13. Topic 2: Bacterial Diseases $100 Answer
Which organism produces a toxin that causes
scalded skin syndrome?
Streptococcus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus
Mycobacterium ulcerans
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14. Topic 2: Bacterial Diseases $200 Question
Fever, vomiting, and a sunburnlike rash are
symptoms of
otitis externa.
toxic shock syndrome.
impetigo.
erysipelas.
Answer = B
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15. Topic 2: Bacterial Diseases $200 Answer
Fever, vomiting, and a sunburnlike rash are
symptoms of
otitis externa.
toxic shock syndrome.
impetigo.
erysipelas.
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16. Topic 2: Bacterial Diseases $300 Question
Which one of the following dissolves blood clots?
streptokinase
streptolysin
hyaluronidase
deoxyribonuclease
Answer = A
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17. Topic 2: Bacterial Diseases $300 Answer
Which one of the following dissolves blood clots?
streptokinase
streptolysin
hyaluronidase
deoxyribonuclease
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18. Topic 2: Bacterial Diseases $400 Question
Which organism often grows in dense biofilms
and frequently causes nosocomial infections by
infecting medical tubes or devices?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Corynebacterium xerosis
Mycobacterium ulcerans
Streptococcus pyogenes
Answer = A
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19. Topic 2: Bacterial Diseases $400 Answer
Which organism often grows in dense biofilms
and frequently causes nosocomial infections by
infecting medical tubes or devices?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Corynebacterium xerosis
Mycobacterium ulcerans
Streptococcus pyogenes
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20. Topic 2: Bacterial Diseases $500 Question
Which etiological agent causes a deep ulcer that
often becomes massive and seriously damaging?
Pseudomonas dermatitis
Buruli ulcer
Streptococcus pyogenes
Mycobacterium ulcerans
Answer = D
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21. Topic 2: Bacterial Diseases $500 Answer
Which etiological agent causes a deep ulcer that
often becomes massive and seriously damaging?
Pseudomonas dermatitis
Buruli ulcer
Streptococcus pyogenes
Mycobacterium ulcerans
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22. Topic 3: Viral Diseases $100 Question
Koplik’s spots are diagnostic for
rubella.
measles.
herpes simplex.
chickenpox.
Answer = B
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23. Topic 3: Viral Diseases $100 Answer
Koplik’s spots are diagnostic for
rubella.
measles.
herpes simplex.
chickenpox.
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24. Topic 3: Viral Diseases $200 Question
The mortality rate of variola major is
50% or higher.
30% or higher.
40% or higher.
20% or higher.
Answer = D
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25. Topic 3: Viral Diseases $200 Answer
The mortality rate of variola major is
50% or higher.
30% or higher.
40% or higher.
20% or higher.
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26. Topic 3: Viral Diseases $300 Question
Which of the following is an occasional severe
complication of a viral disease?
Reye syndrome
toxic shock syndrome
scalded skin syndrome
tinea pedis
Answer = A
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27. Topic 3: Viral Diseases $300 Answer
Which of the following is an occasional severe
complication of a viral disease?
Reye syndrome
toxic shock syndrome
scalded skin syndrome
tinea pedis
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28. Topic 3: Viral Diseases $400 Question
Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the
latent organism
human parvovirus B19.
human herpesvirus 3.
rubella virus.
human herpesvirus 6.
Answer = B
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29. Topic 3: Viral Diseases $400 Answer
Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the
latent organism
human parvovirus B19.
human herpesvirus 3.
rubella virus.
human herpesvirus 6.
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30. Topic 3: Viral Diseases $500 Question
Which of the following is responsible for severe
birth defects if contracted during pregnancy?
measles virus
rubella
varicella-zoster virus
human parvovirus B19
Answer = B
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31. Topic 3: Viral Diseases $500 Answer
Which of the following is responsible for severe
birth defects if contracted during pregnancy?
measles virus
rubella
varicella-zoster virus
human parvovirus B19
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32. Topic 4: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases $100 Question
Ringworm is caused by what type of organism?
a protozoan
a helminth
a fungus
an arthropod
Answer = C
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33. Topic 4: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases $100 Answer
Ringworm is caused by what type of organism?
a protozoan
a helminth
a fungus
an arthropod
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34. Topic 4: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases $200 Question
The disease thrush is caused by
Epidermophyton.
Candida albicans.
tinea capitis.
tinea unguium.
Answer = B
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35. Topic 4: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases $200 Answer
The disease thrush is caused by
Epidermophyton.
Candida albicans.
tinea capitis.
tinea unguium.
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36. Topic 4: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases $300 Question
Athlete’s foot is caused by tinea
capitis.
cruris.
pedis.
unguium.
Answer = C
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37. Topic 4: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases $300 Answer
Athlete’s foot is caused by tinea
capitis.
cruris.
pedis.
unguium.
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38. Topic 4: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases $400 Question
Which oral antibiotic is used to treat tinea
infections?
butenavine
miconazole
clotrimazole
griseofulvin
Answer = D
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39. Topic 4: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases $400 Answer
Which oral antibiotic is used to treat tinea
infections?
butenavine
miconazole
clotrimazole
griseofulvin
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40. Topic 4: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases $500 Question
Which disease is usually diagnosed by
microscopic examination of skin scrapings and is
usually treated with permethrin?
scabies
pediculosis
candidiasis
sporotrichosis
Answer = A
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41. Topic 4: Fungal and Parasitic Diseases $500 Answer
Which disease is usually diagnosed by
microscopic examination of skin scrapings and is
usually treated with permethrin?
scabies
pediculosis
candidiasis
sporotrichosis
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42. Topic 5: Infectious Diseases of the Eye $100 Question
Using a homemade saline solution for contact
lenses can result in
Acanthamoeba keratitis.
trachoma.
ophthalmia neonatorum.
inclusion conjunctivitis.
Answer = A
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43. Topic 5: Infectious Diseases of the Eye $100 Answer
Using a homemade saline solution for contact
lenses can result in
Acanthamoeba keratitis.
trachoma.
ophthalmia neonatorum.
inclusion conjunctivitis.
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44. Topic 5: Infectious Diseases of the Eye $200 Question
Which of the following diseases is acquired in the
birth canal?
Chlamydia trachomatis
herpes simplex type 1 virus
Haemophilus influenzae
Acanthamoeba
Answer = A
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45. Topic 5: Infectious Diseases of the Eye $200 Answer
Which of the following diseases is acquired in the
birth canal?
Chlamydia trachomatis
herpes simplex type 1 virus
Haemophilus influenzae
Acanthamoeba
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46. Topic 5: Infectious Diseases of the Eye $300 Question
Which organism can be treated with silver nitrate,
tetracycline, or erythromycin?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
adenovirus
herpes simplex type 1 virus
Haemophilus influenzae
Answer = A
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47. Topic 5: Infectious Diseases of the Eye $300 Answer
Which organism can be treated with silver nitrate,
tetracycline, or erythromycin?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
adenovirus
herpes simplex type 1 virus
Haemophilus influenzae
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48. Topic 5: Infectious Diseases of the Eye $400 Question
Which disease is thought to be the most
common cause of infectious blindness in the
United States?
herpetic keratitis
trachoma
Acanthamoeba keratitis
inclusion conjunctivitis
Answer = A
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49. Topic 5: Infectious Diseases of the Eye $400 Answer
Which disease is thought to be the most
common cause of infectious blindness in the
United States?
herpetic keratitis
trachoma
Acanthamoeba keratitis
inclusion conjunctivitis
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50. Topic 5: Infectious Diseases of the Eye $500 Question
What is the most common bacterial cause of
conjunctivitis?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Chlamydia trachomatis
Haemophilus influenzae
Streptococcus pyogenes
Answer = C
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51. Topic 5: Infectious Diseases of the Eye $500 Answer
What is the most common bacterial cause of
conjunctivitis?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Chlamydia trachomatis
Haemophilus influenzae
Streptococcus pyogenes
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52. Smallpox is transmitted via the respiratory route. skin. blood.
FINAL ROUND Question
Smallpox is transmitted via the
respiratory route.
skin.
blood.
gastrointestinal route.
Answer = A
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53. Smallpox is transmitted via the respiratory route. skin. blood.
FINAL ROUND Answer
Smallpox is transmitted via the
respiratory route.
skin.
blood.
gastrointestinal route.
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