Deck 4: Infectious and Communicable Diseases

Question 1

Which of the following are among the many factors responsible for the surge in new infectious and communicable diseases?

A) Microbial adaptation and change
B) Climate and weather
C) Changing ecosystems
D) All of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

An acute, life-threatening infectious disease characterized by a membrane-like coating that forms over mucous membrane surfaces, especially the respiratory tract, is known as:

A) Diphtheria.
B) Mumps.
C) Influenza.
D) Varicella.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The white blood cells affected the most by HIV are:

A) T3 monocytes.
B) Eosinophils.
C) T4 lymphocytes.
D) Neutrophils.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A condition aptly known because of its persistent, relapsing exhaustion:

A) Is called myalgic cephalopathy.
B) May be viral in origin.
C) Responds to antibiotic treatment.
D) Is acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

Question 5

Symptoms of coryza include:

A) Joint and muscle pain.
B) Nasal congestion and pharyngitis.
C) Headache, burning/watery eyes, and low-grade fever.
D) Both B and C

Question 6

_has the classic symptom of unilateral or bilateral swollen parotid glands.

A) Diphtheria
B) Varicella
C) Mumps
D) Tetanus

Question 7

A vaccine is a:

A) Suspension of infectious agents, their components, or genetically engineered antigens.
B) Solution of toxins from microorganisms and a solution of a nonpathogen.
C) Suspension of living infectious agents and a solution of a nonpathogen.
D) Solution of a nonpathogen.

Question 8

The specific Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria that causes serious illness is spread by:

A) Swimming in sewage-contaminated water.
B) Undercooked contaminated ground beef.
C) Pasteurized milk and fruit juices.
D) Both A and B

Question 9

A highly contagious disease with a distinctive rash that passes through stages of macules, papules, vesicles, and crusts is called:

A) Influenza.
B) Tetanus.
C) Pertussis.
D) Varicella.

Question 10

An acute, highly infectious respiratory tract disease characterized by a paroxysmal cough and a prolonged, harsh or shrill sound during inspiration is called:

A) Tetanus.
B) Bronchitis.
C) Laryngitis.
D) Pertussis.

Question 11

Koplik spots on the oral mucosa appear in:

A) Rubeola.
B) Rubella.
C) Mumps.
D) Varicella.

Question 12

Another name for German measles is:

A) Rubeola.
B) Rubella.
C) Varicella.
D) Pertussis.

Question 13

Tetanus is caused by a bacterium commonly found in:

A) Soil.
B) Food.
C) The gastrointestinal tract.
D) Human tissue.

Question 14

The O157:H7 strain of Escherichia Coli:

A) Lives in the intestinal tract of healthy cattle.
B) Is present on cow's udders.
C) Causes constipation and respiratory distress.
D) Both A and B

Question 15

The incubation period for pertussis is:

A) 5 days.
B) 7 to 10 days.
C) 14 days.
D) 15 to 20 days.

Question 16

Varicella treatment consists of:

A) Isolation.
B) Calamine lotion.
C) Bicarbonate of soda or oatmeal baths.
D) All of the above

Question 17

Signs and symptoms of tetanus include:

A) Stiffness of jaw and esophageal muscles.
B) Severe convulsive muscle spasms.
C) Painful lymph nodes.
D) A and B only

Question 18

A viral respiratory infection that may be prevented by immunization is:

A) The common cold.
B) Type A and type B influenza.
C) Chronic fatigue syndrome.
D) SARS.

Question 19

HIV is transmitted mostly through:

A) Saliva.
B) Nasal secretions.
C) Air droplets.
D) Sexual intimacy.

Question 20

The most common pulmonary infection associated with AIDS is:

A) Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia.
B) Bronchitis.
C) Pneumococcal pneumonia.
D) Streptococcal pneumonia.

Question 21

Early treatment of cutaneous anthrax is usually curative.

Question 22

Lyme disease occurs in four stages.

Question 23

The kind of anthrax found in the mail of U.S. Senate members in 2001 was:

A) Intestinal.
B) Cutaneous.
C) Inhalation.
D) A combination of cutaneous and inhalation.

Question 24

Identify the true statement(s) regarding plague:

A) It is identified in two forms: bubonic and pneumonic.
B) It is caused by the Yersinia pestis found in fleas and rodents.
C) If released in aerosol form, it infects everyone who breathes the bacteria.
D) All of the above statements are true.

Question 25

Nearly 80% of individuals infected with West Nile virus show no symptoms.

Question 26

Botulism is a serious disease that paralyzes muscles.

Question 27

Which of the following statements about SARS is true?

A) Treatment depends on the particular protozoan.
B) Complementary therapy includes acupuncture for pain control.
C) An individual with SARS may be asymptomatic.
D) The virus can survive up to 4 days on any surface.

Question 28

The WHO predicts that a pandemic flu today could cause as many as 2 to 7 million deaths worldwide.

Question 29

H1N1 flu virus is attributed to viruses typical among:

A) Cows, horses, and humans.
B) Pigs, birds, and humans.
C) Horses, pigs, and humans.
D) Birds, cows, and humans.

Question 30

Another name for Fifth disease is:

A) Variola.
B) Monkeypox.
C) Erythema infectiosum.
D) Varicella.

Question 31

Treatment for West Nile virus is:

A) Aimed at alleviating symptoms.
B) Prescribed antifungal medications.
C) The use of the insect repellant DEET.
D) Successful with a newly developed vaccine by the WHO.

Question 32

Anthrax in the cutaneous form is well known to:

A) Mill and lumber workers.
B) Miners and mill workers.
C) Miners and farmers.
D) Farmers and ranchers.

Question 33

Which of the following statements is true concerning smallpox?

A) It is prevalent again in the United States.
B) It is spread directly by infected respiratory droplets.
C) Signs and symptoms are classic in most cases.
D) It is contagious only at the onset.

Question 34

Infectious diarrheal diseases:

A) Usually affect adolescents over age 12.
B) Occur frequently in day care centers.
C) Account for more than 20 million cases in the United States.
D) Both B and C

Question 35

Anthrax, botulism, tularemia, and viral hemorrhagic fevers are all examples of infectious diseases that can be used as potential weapons.

Question 36

The most common laboratory abnormalities in Lyme disease are:

A) A low blood calcium level and high potassium level.
B) A low CBC and ESR.
C) A high ESR and serum IgM level.
D) An abnormal TSH and IgM level.

Question 37

Tularemia is also referred to as tick fever.

Question 38

A communicable disease is an infectious disease that is readily transmitted from one individual to another.

Question 39

In stage I of Lyme disease:

A) Diagnosis is fairly easy to establish.
B) Flulike symptoms can last from several weeks to several months.
C) ECM rash may be present.
D) Both B and C

Question 40

Malaria:

A) Is transmitted from infected mosquitoes to humans.
B) Occurs in greatest numbers in Asia and Europe.
C) Destroys WBCs causing anemia.
D) Both B and C

Question 41

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Inflammation of a testis
f.Prevents or relieves itching
b.Muscle pain
g.Weakness or fatigue
c.Blind spot in the visual field
h.Abnormal decrease of WBCs
d.Without or loss of appetite
i.Joint pain
e.Agent to reduce fever
j.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Rhinitis

Question 42

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Inflammation of a testis
f.Prevents or relieves itching
b.Muscle pain
g.Weakness or fatigue
c.Blind spot in the visual field
h.Abnormal decrease of WBCs
d.Without or loss of appetite
i.Joint pain
e.Agent to reduce fever
j.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Myalgia

Question 43

One of the signs of viral hemorrhagic fever is bleeding from the eyes, mouth, and ears.

Question 44

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Inflammation of a testis
f.Prevents or relieves itching
b.Muscle pain
g.Weakness or fatigue
c.Blind spot in the visual field
h.Abnormal decrease of WBCs
d.Without or loss of appetite
i.Joint pain
e.Agent to reduce fever
j.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Antipruritic

Question 45

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Inflammation of a testis
f.Prevents or relieves itching
b.Muscle pain
g.Weakness or fatigue
c.Blind spot in the visual field
h.Abnormal decrease of WBCs
d.Without or loss of appetite
i.Joint pain
e.Agent to reduce fever
j.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Antipyretic

Question 46

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Inflammation of a testis
f.Prevents or relieves itching
b.Muscle pain
g.Weakness or fatigue
c.Blind spot in the visual field
h.Abnormal decrease of WBCs
d.Without or loss of appetite
i.Joint pain
e.Agent to reduce fever
j.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Leukopenia

Question 47

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Inflammation of a testis
f.Prevents or relieves itching
b.Muscle pain
g.Weakness or fatigue
c.Blind spot in the visual field
h.Abnormal decrease of WBCs
d.Without or loss of appetite
i.Joint pain
e.Agent to reduce fever
j.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Anorexia

Question 48

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Inflammation of a testis
f.Prevents or relieves itching
b.Muscle pain
g.Weakness or fatigue
c.Blind spot in the visual field
h.Abnormal decrease of WBCs
d.Without or loss of appetite
i.Joint pain
e.Agent to reduce fever
j.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Malaise

Question 49

Drug-resistant microorganisms are becoming a major health issue around the world.

Question 50

The best treatment of the common cold is antibiotics.

Question 51

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Inflammation of a testis
f.Prevents or relieves itching
b.Muscle pain
g.Weakness or fatigue
c.Blind spot in the visual field
h.Abnormal decrease of WBCs
d.Without or loss of appetite
i.Joint pain
e.Agent to reduce fever
j.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Scotomata

Question 52

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Inflammation of a testis
f.Prevents or relieves itching
b.Muscle pain
g.Weakness or fatigue
c.Blind spot in the visual field
h.Abnormal decrease of WBCs
d.Without or loss of appetite
i.Joint pain
e.Agent to reduce fever
j.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Orchitis

Question 53

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Inflammation of a testis
f.Prevents or relieves itching
b.Muscle pain
g.Weakness or fatigue
c.Blind spot in the visual field
h.Abnormal decrease of WBCs
d.Without or loss of appetite
i.Joint pain
e.Agent to reduce fever
j.Inflammation of the nasal mucosa
Arthralgia