Deck 39: Treatment of Fungal Infections

Question 1

Which of the following is true about dermatophytes?

A)They live on the top layer of the skin,hair,and nails.
B)They are usually found in the mouth.
C)They thrive in the vaginal mucosa.
D)They can be found in the nose.

Answer 1

They live on the top layer of the skin,hair,and nails.

Question 2

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class.
a.Echinocandins
b.Thiocarbamates
c.Polyenes
d.Allylamines
e.Imidazoles
Tolnaftate

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which drug is commonly prescribed to treat Candida in the mouth?

A)Nystatin
B)Miconazole
C)Natamycin
D)Amphotericin B

Answer 3

Nystatin

Question 4

Candida in the oral cavity is most common in what age group?

A)Toddlers
B)Infants
C)School-age children
D)Elderly

Question 5

Which of the following is commonly taken orally to treat vaginal yeast infections and is part of the triazoles class?

A)Ketoconazole
B)Tioconazole
C)Fluconazole
D)Clotrimazole

Question 6

How do the imidazole and triazole class of drugs work to fight off fungal infections?

A)Breaks down ergosterol,an essential part of the fungal cell membrane
B)Interferes with ergosterol,inhibiting the synthesis of the fungal cell membrane
C)Blocks the enzymes needed for the synthesis of fungal cellular contents
D)Destroys the alkaloid necessary for cell membrane synthesis

Question 7

Why are dermatophyte infections common?

A)Fungus is immune to hand sanitizing gel,which most people use often instead of washing hands.
B)Fungus is found most everywhere and can cause infections when given an opportunity.
C)Fungus infections are very contagious and easily spread.
D)Fungus infections are hard to get rid of and they easily adapt to their environment.

Question 8

Women taking a broad-spectrum antibiotic for a bacterial infection may develop _____ as a result.

A)thrush
B)a rash
C)onychomycosis
D)a yeast infection

Question 9

The echinocandins class is effective for treating infections caused by which fungi?

A)Cryptococcus
B)Pneumocystis
C)Tinea
D)Aspergillus

Question 10

Which of the following fungal infections cannot be cured using over-the-counter (OTC)drugs?

A)Vulvovaginal candidiasis
B)Thrush
C)Jock itch
D)Athlete's foot

Question 11

Candida is normally present in or on what part of the body but only causes infection when conditions are favorable to the overgrowth of yeast?

A)In the gastrointestinal (GI)tract
B)On the scalp
C)On the skin
D)Between the toes

Question 12

Which infection is caused by a dermatophyte?

A)Pneumocystis carinii
B)Aspergillus fumigatus
C)Vulvovaginal candidiasis
D)Tinea corporis

Question 13

Which drug can be used to treat fungal conjunctivitis?

A)Nystatin
B)Tolnaftate
C)Natamycin
D)Amphotericin B

Question 14

Which of the following is an OTC antifungal drug that can be used to treat ringworm?

A)Voriconazole
B)Econazole
C)Clotrimazole
D)Terconazole

Question 15

Which of the following drugs to treat fungal infections requires a prescription?

A)Terconazole
B)Butoconazole
C)Ketoconazole
D)Miconazole

Question 16

Which drug would be best to treat onychomycosis?

A)Clotrimazole vaginal tablet
B)Terbinafine oral tablet
C)Tolnaftate spray
D)Butenafine cream

Question 17

Which of the following is not true about ringworm?

A)It is contagious.
B)It can spread between humans and animals.
C)It is not spread from person to person.
D)It is caused by a fungus,not a worm.

Question 18

Which of the following will cause mycoses on the hands?

A)Tinea capitis
B)Tinea corporis
C)Tinea manus
D)Tinea unguium

Question 19

How do echinocandins work to fight off fungal infections?

A)They inhibit the synthesis of polysaccharides in the fungal cell wall,preventing fungus from forming.
B)They interfere with nucleic acids.
C)They destroy the fungal cell wall membrane.
D)They dehydrate the fungal cells,which kills the fungus.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a mechanism of action of antifungal agents?

A)Destroying the fungus's cell membrane
B)Interfering with the synthesis of nucleic acids needed for replication
C)Inhibiting the synthesis of the fungal cell wall
D)Interrupting protein formation

Question 21

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class.
a.Echinocandins
b.Thiocarbamates
c.Polyenes
d.Allylamines
e.Imidazoles
Nystatin

Question 22

Candida is called yeast and is a fungus.

Question 23

Ringworm can spread between humans and animals.

Question 24

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class.
a.Echinocandins
b.Thiocarbamates
c.Polyenes
d.Allylamines
e.Imidazoles
Miconazole

Question 25

Tinea pedis is a common fungal infection that affects only athletes.

Question 26

Pneumocystis carinii is a fungus that can cause pneumonia in individuals who have a decreased immune system response.

Question 27

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class.
a.Echinocandins
b.Thiocarbamates
c.Polyenes
d.Allylamines
e.Imidazoles
Terbinafine

Question 28

All fungi are pathogenic.

Question 29

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs to its proper drug class.
a.Echinocandins
b.Thiocarbamates
c.Polyenes
d.Allylamines
e.Imidazoles
Micafungin