-
-
A mannitol salt augar is used for ______________.
Staphylococcus
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Deoxyribonuclease in a medium inhibits ___________.
Transformation
-
Which of the following are negri bodies seen in?
Rabies
-
Which of the following is an advantage of passive immunity?
Rapid availability of protection
-
Which of the following release interleukin II?
T-lymphocytes
-
Which of the following does a virus cause?
Measles
-
Which of the following describes destruction of all microorganisms?
Sterilization
-
Fever blisters are associated with which of the following?
Herpes Simplex Type I
-
Which of the following is an acid-fast bacterium?
Mycobacterium
-
Which of the following is coagulase positive?
Staph aureus
-
Which of the following has no cell wall?
Mycoplasma
-
Peritrichous is a pattern of ____________.
Flagella
-
Which of the following causes yaws?
Treponema pertenunez
-
A rapid loss of fluids is associated with which of the following?
Cholera
-
Which of the following is Reye’s Syndrome associated with?
Influenza
-
Which of the following is associated with mononucleosis?
Epstein Barr
-
Which of the following causes atypical primary pneumonia?
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
-
Which of the following causes Osteomyelitis?
Staph aureus
-
Which type of milk is the most apt to cause disease?
Raw
-
Which of the following organisms causes hemorrhagic jaundice?
Leptospira ictohemorrhagiea
-
A throat culture predominantly pinpoints beta-hemolytic colonies of gram-positive cocci in pairs & chains, which are bacitracin sensitive, & not bile soluble is indicative of which of the following pathogens?
Strep pyogenes
-
Antibodies are synthesized & released by which of the following cells?
Plasma Cells
-
The best medium to identify Neisseria gonorrhea is which of the following?
Thayer Martin Agar (chocolate agar)
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If a urine sample contains white blood cells, white blood cell casts & bacteria it would indicate which of the following?
Acute Pyelonephritis
-
Which of the following does the greatest damage to the ozone layer?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)
-
Trismus is a characteristic finding in which of the following?
Tetanus
-
Which of the following cell types contain heparin?
Basophil
-
Which part of complement is the 1st to affix to the cell membrane?
C3B
-
Which of the following produces helper substances?
CD4
-
Which infection predisposes a child to Reye’s Syndrome?
Influenza
-
Which of the following bacteria transmit drug resistors?
Plasmids
-
Which of the following cause hookworm disease?
Necator americans
-
Which of the following cause pinworm disease?
Enterohius vermicularis
-
Which of the following cause round worms?
Ascariasis lumbricoides
-
Which of the following immunoglobulins crosses the placenta & provides passive immunity to the fetus?
IgG
-
Which of the following cell types work together with T-lymphocytes to recognize foreign antigens & stimulate antibody production?
Macrophages
-
Which of the following government agencies is not a part of the US Public Health Service?
Communicable disease Center
-
Which of the following diseases cause weight loss, abdominal pain & mucous diarrhea & lasts for more than 3 days?
Giarada
-
Which of the following is responsible for lymes disease?
Borrelia burgdorferi
-
Which of the following etiological agents causes epidemic typhus?
Rickettsia prowazeki
-
Which genera are responsible for infant diarrhea in hospital nurseries?
Escherichia (E. coli)
-
Which of the following parasites causes blackwater fever?
Plasmodium falciparum
-
Which factor is responsible for making influenza pandemic?
Antigenic Shift
-
Which of the following routes transmits mycoplasma hormone?
Sexual
-
____________ causes childhood dysentery.
Coxsackie Virus B
-
_________ is a eukaryotic organism.
Protozoa
-
The DPT vaccine offers which type of immunity?
Artificial Active
-
Organism of which genera usually cause allergic reactions?
Aspergillus
-
Which of the following organisms causes whooping cough?
Bacterium
-
______ is the usual cause of bladder infections.
E. coli
-
________ is the immunoglobulin, which can be detected, early in an infectious process.
IgM
-
Motor viruses primarily affect which system?
Nervous
-
Which of the following most commonly causes impetigo contagious?
Streptococcus pyogenes
-
Blue green pus in a wound indicates the presence of which of the following organisms?
Pseudomonas aeriginosa
-
What is the most common organism to affect a patient with AIDS?
Pneumocytstic carinii
-
The helminth that causes the most deaths worldwide belongs to which genera?
Schistosoma (found in water)
-
________ cells process antigen.
Macrophages
-
_________ can penetrate unbroken skin.
Schistosoma mansoni
-
Which of the following does a vector not transmit?
Fever
-
Which of the following is a result of the reaction between soluble antigen & a specific antibody?
Precipitation
-
Vitamin B12 deficiency often results from which worm infestation?
Diphyllobothrium latum
-
Organisms from which genera are used as antigen in the diagnosis of Rickettsia disease?
Proteus
-
Destroying the larva of parasites from the genera Ascariasis, Schistosoma & Trichinella is a distinctive function of ___________.
Eosinophils
-
Which of the following organisms is coagulase positive?
Staph aureus
-
Which parasite is most apt to infect the person who has been walking barefoot in a pile of feces?
Necatur americans
-
Which of the exhibits a gray pseudomembrane?
Diphtheria
-
Pasteurization is complete when the ___________ organism has been killed.
Brucellosis
-
What is the purpose of pasteurization?
To stop the growth of Bacteria
-
Which of the following is characteristic of a pyogenic organism?
Pus Formation
-
Which of the following is a pathogen found in contaminated water?
Leptospira interrogans
-
Which of the following causes Legionnaire’s Disease?
Bacteria
-
Which of the following sexually transmitted organisms causes Pelvic Inflammatory Disease & infertility?
Chlamydia trachomatis
-
Which of the following causes Bacillary Dysentery?
Shigella
-
What is a common characteristic of diphtheria?
Pharyngeal Pseudomembrane
-
Which of the following increases when a parasitic infection is present?
Eosinophils
-
Which of the following is the primary pathological consequence of Malarial infection?
Erythrocyte Destruction
-
Which of the following diseases is a result of phage induction in Staphylococci?
Osteomyelitis
-
Bacterial capsules are generally composed of a high molecular weight. Which of the following is one?
Polysaccharides
-
Respiratory syncytial virus is the major cause of Bronchiolitis & Pneumonia in which of the following?
Infants
-
Which of the following conditions is associated with Koplik spots?
Rubella
-
Bacteria which grows @ 55c or higher are known as __________.
Thermophile
-
Which of the following organisms cause hard black subcutaneous nodules around the scalp?
Piedri hortae
-
Which of the following is primarily found in hard water?
Calcium, Magnesium & Salts
-
Which of the following conditions is caused by Clostridium perfungies?
Gas Gangrene
-
Which of the following immunoglobulins mediates type I hypersensitivity reaction?
IgE
-
Which of the following has been implicated in river blindness?
Onchocerca
-
The Bacillus calmette gueron vaccine provided immunity against which of the following?
Tuberculosis
-
What is the virus that causes Gengivostomatitis?
Herpes Simplex I
-
Which of the following is related to the transmission of Measles?
Respiratory Inhalation
-
Which of the following causes purulent vaginal discharge & burning?
Neisseria gonorrhea
-
Influenza pandemic occurs because of which of the following?
Antigenic shift
-
Which of the following parasites causes Cysticercosis?
Taenia solium
-
Which of the following increases the immunogenic sympathetic soluble thymogen?
Immunoglobulins
-
Which of the following is associated with an encapsulated Diplococcus?
Neisseria
-
Chlorinated hydrocarbons that are stored in the bone can be most destructive to which of the following?
CNS
-
Which of the following organisms is most responsible for fecal contamination of water?
E. coli
-
Which of the following sources of water contain the most sulfur?
Rain Water
-
Which of the following is the step before flocculation in water treatment?
Filtration
-
Which of the following elements is prevalent in significant amounts in ground water?
Radon
-
Which of the following cells in the plasma contain interleukin II?
T-lymphocytes
-
Which of the following is involved in the transmission of Hepatitis A?
Ingestion
-
The causative agent of ringworm is a ______________.
Fungus
-
Which of the following organisms cause thrush?
Candida albicans
-
Coccidioidomycosis is a fungus that affects which of the following?
Lungs
-
Which of the following can aggravate C-3?
Plasmin
-
Which of the following is found in the infectious stage of Necator americanus?
Trophozoite
-
Which of the following cells produce interleukin I?
Mononuclear Phagocytes
-
Which of the following cells produce Histamine?
Mast Cells
-
Scolex on a tapeworm is for which of the following?
Attachment to Intestinal Mucosa
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Transmission of Herpes II from mother to newborn is _____________.
Perinatal
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Secondary amoebic infection will spread to which organ?
Liver
-
What causes Otitis media?
Hemophiles influenza
-
Conjugation involves which of the following structures?
Pilus
-
What is the cause of a heroin addict who has fever, tremors, muscles spasms & red streaks over the injection site?
Strep pyogenes
-
Which of the following causes stomach ulcers?
Helicobacter pylori
-
Which of the following is the vector of St. Louis encephalitis?
Mosquito
-
Which of the following is found in farmers who breathe in hay or grain dust?
Farmers Lung
-
Ringworm is diagnosed using which of the following?
Ultra Violet (woods lamp)
-
In what phase do bacteria divide @ a constant rate?
Log
-
Which of the following is the Vector for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Tick
-
What has been responsible for the greatest increase in life expectancy?
Control of Infectious Disease
-
Which of the following is most apt to be found in a muscle biopsy?
Trichimonis
-
Which of the following is not a water borne disease?
Shigella (contaminated soil)
-
Zehl Nelson stain is used to detect which of the following?
Acid Fast Bacilli
-
Which of the following diseases is spread via the fecal/oral route?
Polio
-
Which of the following strains of E. coli cause travelers diarrhea?
Entertoxogenic
-
Schistosoma affects what part of the body?
Blood
-
Which of the following causes fungal infection of the lung?
Histoplasmosia & Coccidiomycosis
-
Which of the following causes acute Osteomyelitis?
Staph aureus
-
Clostridium ___________ causes gas gangrene & myconecrosis.
Perfringens
-
Which of the following is a process by which colloidal particles settle out from solution?
Flocculation
-
Penicillin acts by preventing formation of _______ in bacteria.
Peptioglycans
-
Which of the following pathogens causes Colitis secondary to antibiotic treatment?
Clostridium difficile
-
Which of the following is in saliva & tears?
IgA
-
Which of the following U.S. Government Agency compiles data on outbreaks of disease?
CDC (center for disease control)
-
Which of the following is a cause of subacute bacterial endocarditis?
Strep viridians
-
Epidemic parotitis is associated with ___________.
Mumps
-
What organism causes diphtheria?
Bacterium
-
What cells produce antibodies in response to an antigen?
Plasma Cells
-
What is the most common hookworm in the U.S.?
Necator americanus
-
Tetanus toxoid neutralizes _________________.
Circulating Toxins
-
Active digestion of organic material occurs @ which stage of sewage treatment?
Trickling
-
Which of the following organisms lacks a cell wall?
Mycoplasma
-
Which of the following federal agencies is responsible for lab experiment standards?
NIH (nation institute of health)
-
Which of the following is responsible for atypical primary pneumonia?
Mycoplasma pneumonia
-
Erythromatous ring seen in scarlet fever comes from which of the following?
Strep
-
Which organism is responsible for common form food poisoning?
Staph aureus
-
Trypansoma gambiense primarily affects what?
Brain
-
Which of the following cells produces Interleukin II?
T-Helper Cells
-
Which of the following immunoglobulins is most predominant in the neonate?
IgG
-
Which scientist is credited with bacterial transformation?
Griffith
-
Recent outbreaks from E. coli are due to which of the following?
Enteropathogenic
-
The incidence of disease is best defined as the total number of ____________.
New Cases Appearing In A Given Time
-
What type of food poisoning is obtained from improperly canned foods?
Botulism
-
Which of the following is toxic, does not have DNA, but still has protein?
Prion
-
Which of the following organisms causes Rheumatic Fever?
Group A Lancefield
-
Hepatic Whitlow occurs in which of the following?
Fingers
-
Which of the following agencies writes & publishes literature?
WHO
-
Salk vaccine is considered to be ______________.
Inactive Polio
-
How does UV radiation destroy organisms?
Destroys The DNA
-
Which of the following causes Scalded Skin Syndrome?
Staph aureus
-
When there is an epidemic spread of a disease which of the following is most important?
The Vector
-
Which of the following transmits Hepatitis A?
Fecal/Oral
-
Which of the following causes rice water stools?
Cholera
-
Which of the following antibiotics is used to treat resistant strains of Staph aureus?
Vancomycin
-
Iodine used in gram staining is considered a __________.
Modant
-
Which of the following causes symptoms similar to Mono?
Cytomegalovirus
-
Which of the following produces a toxin that does not allow Ach to be released @ the myoneural junction?
Clostridium tetani
-
Which of the following is catalase & coagulase negative?
Staph aureus
-
Which of the following parasites is found around the anus & is detected by the scotch tape test?
Enterobius vermicu
-
Which of the following is the most common PID?
Neisseria gonorrhea
-
Exposure to chickenpox & measles will impart which of the following immunities?
Natural Active
-
Which of the following is the organism most responsible for urinary tract infection?
E. coli
-
Trypanosonia cruzi is the organism that causes ______________.
Chagas Disease
-
The etiological agent of Lymes Disease is _______________.
Borrelia Burgdorferi
-
Which of the following is involved in immediate hypersensitivity reactions?
IgE
-
Salmonella poisoning is most commonly due to ingestion of ______ & ________.
Eggs & Poultry
-
Which process has contributed to the decline in the incidence of food poisoning?
Proper Cooking
-
Which organism most commonly affects AIDS patients?
Fungus
-
Lymphocytes release _________ in response to a viral infection.
Interferon
-
Which of the following is a causative agent in smallpox?
Variola
-
Candylomata lata are found in what stage of Syphilis?
Secondary
-
Which of the following is used to measure sewage contamination?
Coliforms
-
Which of the following Rickettsia diseases is found in contaminated milk?
Q Fever
-
Which of the following cells is present in an antibody to antigen reaction?
B-Lymphocytes
-
What is the most common way to be infected by Toxoplasmosis?
Feline Feces
-
The presence of a red streak that appears along the course of a blood vessel would indicate development of ____________.
Bacteremia
-
Which of the following is the Federal Agency that sets lab standards?
NIH
-
The ELISA Test is for ________.
AIDS
-
Which of the following Federal Agencies sets the standards for the work place?
OSHA
-
Which of the following has pear shaped double nuclei & 4 pair of flagella?
Giardia lamblia
-
Which of the following Federal Agencies funds research?
NIH
-
Which of the following is a characteristic of Staph aureus?
Active & Invasive Opportunist
-
What zoonosis disease do spores spread?
Anthrax
-
What is the mode of transmission for German Measles?
Respiratory Droplets
-
Which scientist is responsible for the prevention of food borne disease?
Pasteur
-
Which of the following Government Agencies focuses on biomedical research?
NIH
-
A 10 year old with a stiff neck, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, 104 temperature, tachycardia & meningitis without a rash has what?
Equine encephalitis
-
Which of the following results in passive naturally acquired immunity?
Breast Feeding
-
What is the 1st line of human cellular defense against viral infection?
Humoral Response
-
Which bacteria are primarily responsible for spontaneous abortion in cattle?
Brucclia
-
What is the primary site of campylobacteriasis?
Intestine
-
Which of the following consumes inorganic material?
Autotroph
-
The brain & the peripheral nervous system produce which of the following immunoregulatory chemicals?
- Interleukin I (macrophage)
- Gamma Globulins (B-cells)
-
Which of the following does Herpes Simplex Type II cause?
Genital Herpes
-
The rash caused by Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever originates in which of the following areas of the body?
Ankles & Wrist
-
Which of the following conditions are caused by Staph aureus?
- Carbuncles
- Emphentygo
- Osteomyelitis
- Scalded Skin Syndrome
- Toxic Shock
-
A mature adult parasite makes its permanent home in the ______________.
Definitive Host
-
The common cold is spread via _________.
Air
-
AIDS virus attacks which of the following?
CD4 & Cytotoxic T-Cells
-
What is the most common fungal condition in the Ohio Valley & Mississippi Valley areas?
Histoplasmosis
-
Protozoa are found in water in which of the following forms?
Cyst Form
-
What is the function of a bacterial capsule?
Prevents Bacterial Phagocytosis
-
Delayed hypersensitivity is _______________.
Cell Mediated
-
Which of the following fluoresces under light?
Pseudomonas aeriginosa
-
Which of the following is associated with childhood dysentery?
Coxsackie Virus
-
What is the most likely outcome of a Hepatitis A Virus infection?
Full Recovery
-
What is the most likely cause if a patient presents with blurred vision, 103 temperature, fever, diarrhea, & headache?
Clostridium botulinum
-
What is the mode of transmission for Wool Sorters Disease?
Inhalation of Bacillus anthrax spores
-
Trismus (lock jaw) is caused by which of the following?
Clostridium Tetani
-
Extrinsic asthma is characterized by increased _____________.
Serum IgE Levels
-
What is the most common cause of lead poisoning in the U.S.?
Industrial Waste
-
Parasitic infections will increase which of the following?
Eosinophils
-
What type of immunity is imparted to a person who has taken DPT vaccine?
Artificial Active
-
Ingestion & digestion of solid foods by cells of the body is ____________.
Phagocytosis
-
Which of the following causes Baciliary dysentery?
Shigella
-
Iodine functions as a ______________ in gram staining procedure.
Mordant
-
Which of the following causes Thrush?
Candida albicans
-
Which of the following is Acid Fast?
Mycobacterium
-
Which of the following causes blue-green pus?
Pseudomonas aeriginosa
-
Which of the following is the most appropriate test to determine acid-fast bacilli?
Ziehl Nielson
-
What is the function of a bacterial capsid?
Protects Nuclear material
-
What is the probable cause of a 4 year old that presents with upper respiratory infection, pharyngitis, laryngitis, a red pharynx, & a 102 fever?
Hemophilus influenza
-
What is the most common cause of childhood diarrhea?
Reovirus
-
Antibodies, which provide immunity against Streptococcus pneumoniae, react with the __________________.
Capsular Polysaccharide
-
What is the best way to test for Typhus?
Blood
-
What is the vector for Leishmaniasis?
Sandfly
-
Negri bodies are found in ____________.
Rabies
-
Which of the following does not produce an exotoxin?
Baciliary dysentery
-
Which of the following produce exotoxin?
- Clostridium tetani
- Staph aureus
- Strep pyogenes
-
Water borne infections are derived mostly from _______________.
Giardia lamblia
-
Mannitol salt agar is used to detect which of the following?
Pathogenic Staph
-
How is Hepatitis Virus vaccine produced?
Synthetically Manufactured
-
A patient with koplik spots probably is infected with what?
Rubella
-
A Darkfield microscope is used to identify which of the following?
Treponema pallidum (syphilis)
-
Coliform count is used to detect which of the following?
Inadequate Sewage Disposal
-
Microorganisms that live @ 20-45 C are classified as which of the following?
Mesophiles
-
BCG vaccine is used to prevent which of the following?
TB
-
Who is the scientist responsible for categorizing Streptococci?
Lancefield
-
Which of the following produces hard, red, non-painful lesions on the penis?
Syphilis
-
Which of the following is responsible for San Joaquin Valley Fever?
Coccidiodes immitis
-
Which portion of the body is most affected by the Herpes Virus?
Nervous System
-
What is the most common method of transmission for hookworm infection?
Through the Skin
-
Precipitation from solution in the form of fleecy masses is the definition for which of the following?
Flocculation
-
Which of the following carries Equine encephalitis?
Mosquito
-
What is the worst form of malaria?
Plasmodium falciparum
-
Plasmodium fits into which of the following categories?
Protozoa
-
A severe lack of both B & T lymphocytes is associated with which of the following?
Leukemia
-
Retrovirus is typically ____ to ______.
RNA, DNA
-
Which of the following is the reason that the FDA requires pasteurization of eggs across state lines?
To Prevent Salmonella
-
The Fluke known as Paragonia westermani is found in the _______.
Lung
-
A rash on the hands & feet is characteristic of which of the following?
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
-
Which of the following does not display immunoglobulin?
Type IV
-
Ascariasis lumbricoides is transmitted via which of the following?
Fecal/Oral
-
Mast cells are most closely correlated with which of the following?
Basophiles
-
Which of the following is not fully funded by the Federal Government?
CDC
-
Genital Herpes is associated with which of the following?
Type II Herpes
-
Herpes Simplex I is associated with which of the following?
Sores
-
Which of the following fungi cause jock itch?
Tinea cruris
-
The largest portion of air pollution in the U.S. comes from _______________.
Carbon Monoxide
-
Which of the following organisms is associated with Lymes disease?
Borrelia burgdorferi
-
Which of the following have flagella @ both ends?
Peritrichous
-
Vibrio cholera will produce which of the following?
Water & Mucous in the Stool
-
Which of the following is associated with inflammation of the nerves in the face & brain?
Herpes
-
What is the secondary step in sewage treatment?
Use of Microorganisms to Digest Materials
-
Which of the following cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
Rickettsia rickettsia
-
Chloride plus water results in which of the following?
Hydrochloric Acid
-
Putting in ____________ cleans a septic tank.
Microorganisms
-
Which of the following is an immune complex performed by the body?
C1-C4-C3-C5
-
Delayed hypersensitivity is associated with which of the following?
Type IV Cell Mediated Response
-
What is the diagnosis for a 30-year-old male who presents with a fever & skin lesions that appear as eccentric rings on the trunk?
Lymes Disease
-
Which of the following is associated with Gas Gangrene?
Clostridium perfringens
-
Which of the following does a vector not transmit?
Q Fever
-
Which of the following is associated with the common cold?
Rhinovirus
-
Hemophilus influenza is most dangerous for ____________.
Newborns
-
Shigella causes which of the following?
Bacillary dysentery
-
Rose-colored spots on the abdomen are associated with which of the following?
Salmonella Typhosa
-
T-helper cells activate which of the following?
B-lymphocytes
-
Which of the following immunological reactions does not display immunoglobulin response?
Type IV
-
What is the fungus that affects the body?
Tinea corporis
-
Which of the following can spread the common cold?
Air & Fomites
-
A foul smelling fishy discharge is associated with which of the following?
Gardenella Vaginalis
-
What are plantar warts caused by?
Virus
-
Which of the following is the diagnostic test for Tb?
Mantoux
-
Which of the following spreads epidemic typhus?
Body Lice
-
What is the etiological agent that causes epidemic typhus?
Rickettsia prowazeki
-
What are the genera responsible for infant diarrhea in hospital nurseries?
E. coli
-
Which of the following cause Black Water Fever?
Plasmodium falciforum
-
How is Mycoplasma homonis transmitted?
Sexually
-
Which of the following is a Eukaryotic organism?
Protozoa
-
Which genera cause allergic reactions?
Aspergillus
-
Which of the following causes whooping cough?
Bacterium
-
Which of the following is detected earliest in the infection process?
IgM
-
Motor viruses primarily affect which of the following?
Nervous System
-
Impetigo contagiosa is most commonly caused by ____________.
Strep pyogenes
-
What is the most common organism to affect a person with AIDS?
Pneumolcystis carinii
-
Which of the following is the Helminth that causes the most deaths worldwide?
Schistosoma
-
Which of the following cells process antigen?
Macrophages
-
Which of the following can penetrate unbroken skin?
Schistosoma mansoni
-
Which of the following results in a reaction between a soluble antigen & a specific antibody?
Precipitation
-
Which of the following causes a B12 deficiency?
Diphyllobothrium latum (fishworm)
-
A throat culture that produces pinpoint beta-hemolytic colonies of gram-positive cocci in pairs & in chains, which are bacitracin sensitive & not bile soluble, would indicate which of the following?
Strep pyogenes
-
Antibodies are synthesized & released by which of the following?
Plasma Cells
-
What is the best medium to identify Neisseria gonorrhea?
Chocolate Agar
-
If a urine sample has WBC’s, WBC casts, RBC’s & Bacteria in it you should investigate for which of the following?
Acute Pyelonephritis
-
Which of the following contain heparin?
Basophiles & Mast Cells
-
Which is the 1st part of the complement to affix to the cell membrane?
C3B
-
Which of the following produces helper substances?
CD4
-
Which of the following infections predisposes a child to Reye’s Syndrome?
Influenza
-
Which of the following transmits drug resistors?
Plasmids
-
Which of the following cause hookworm disease?
Necator americanus
-
Which of the following crosses the placenta & provides passive immunity to the fetus?
IgG
-
Which of the following work with T-Cells to recognize foreign antigens & stimulate antibody production?
Macrophages
-
Which of the following is not part of the U.S. Public Health Services?
CDC
-
Which of the following causes weight loss, abdominal pain, mucous diarrhea & lasts for more than 3 days?
Giardia lamblia
-
Which of the following is TB in the spine?
Pott’s
-
What is the envelope around the capsid derived from?
Host Cell Membrane
-
What is the primary site of campylobacteriasis?
Intestine
-
Which of the following causes a fungus ball in the lung?
Aspergillus
-
Where does the highest number of anaerobic bacterial growth occur in sewage treatment?
Sludge
-
Which of the following is associated with the causative agent of mononucleosis?
Epstein Barr
-
Which of the following causes hemorrhagic jaundice?
Leptospira ictohemorrhagea
-
Which of the following is associated with encapsulated diplococcus?
Neisseria
-
Chlorinated hydrocarbons that enter the body through the bone can be most destructive to the ___________.
CNS
-
Which of the following water sources contain the most sulfur?
Rain Water
-
What is the step subsequent to (after) flocculation in water treatment?
Sedimentation
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What are the steps of water treatment in order?
Flocculation, Sedimentation, Filtration, Aeration
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At what stage is backwashing used in drinking water treatment?
Filtration
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Which of the following is present in significant amounts in ground water sources?
Radon
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Which cells in plasma contain interleukin II?
T- lymphocytes
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Where do malarial parasites reproduce?
Inside RBC’s
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Which of the following can activate C3?
Plasmin
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Which of the following is found in the infective stage of Necator americanus?
Trophozoite
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Which of the following is a result of phage induction in Staphylococcus?
Osteomyelitis
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Respiratory syncytial virus is a major cause of bronchiolitis & pneumonia in which of the following?
Infants
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What is the etiological agent of mononucleosis?
Epstein Barr
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A patient from South America presents with coffee ground vomiting & severe nosebleeds. He relates a history of severe headaches for the past 4 days, jaundice, body aches, insomnia & nausea. The most likely diagnosis is which of the following?
Yellow Fever
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Bacteria which grow @ 55C or higher are _____________.
Thermophiles
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Which of the following cause black subcutaneous nodules around the scalp?
Piedri hortae
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What are the properties of Streptococcus as a result of lysogenic conversion?
Erythrogenic Toxin
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Which Federal Agency regulates the management of hazardous waste?
EPA
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Which of the following mediate Type I hypersensitivity reactions?
IgE
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Bacillus calmette gueron vaccine (BCG) provides immunity against which of the following?
TB
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Which virus causes gengivostomatitis?
Herpes Simplex I
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Which of the following is related to the transmission of Measles?
Inhalation
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Which of the following causes purulent vaginal discharge & burning?
Neisseria gonorrhea
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Which of the following causes cysticercosis?
Taenia solium
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What is the most common cause of death in the U.S.?
Heart Disease
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What would be the diagnosis for a child who presents with a rash around the buttocks due to a parasitic condition?
Enterobius vermicularis
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What is the most common symptom of Cholera?
Rice Water Stools
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Which of the following is the vector for Western Equine Encephalitis?
Mosquito
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A gray pseudomembrane in the back of the throat is associated with which of the following?
Diphtheria
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Which of the following is characteristic of a pyogenic organism?
Pus Formation
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Which of the following is a pathogen found in contaminated water?
Leptospira interrogans
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Fungi imperfecti are so named because of what reason?
No Sexual Spores
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Which of the following is a common characteristic of diphtheria?
Pharyngeal Pseudomembrane
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What is the primary pathological consequence of malaria?
Erythrocyte Destruction
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What is the primary allergen to which a child reacts in barley, rye & wheat?
Gluten
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The toxoid for tetanus produces which of the following forms of immunity?
Artificial Active
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The TB skin test represents which of the following responses?
Type IV Delayed
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Which of the following kills all microbes?
Autoclaving
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Which of the following do mites transmit?
Scabies
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What substance found in milk determines if pasteurization has been properly accomplished?
Phosphatase
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Where does a mature tapeworm live?
Small Intestine
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What is the diagnosis for a person who has just moved to Arizona & develops a dry cough associated with climatic conditions?
Coccidiomycosis
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Which of the following passes through the placenta?
IgG
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Which of the following is most prevalent?
IgG
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Which of the following best describes the TB test?
Delayed Hypersensitivity
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Which of the following supplies money to local doctors for research?
NIH
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What is the stage of water purification that removes most of the bacteria?
Sedimentation
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Which type of sterilization is most suited for instruments used in surgery?
Moist Heat
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What does an excessive amount of fluoride in drinking water cause?
Mottled Teeth
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Which of the following is a fungus of the scalp?
Tinea Capitis
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Which of the following is most dangerous to newborns?
Staph aureus
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What is the most common way that Legionnaire’s disease is spread?
Respiratory Droplets
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Which of the following causes Chaga’s disease?
Trypanosoma cruzi
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A patient presents with normal body temperature, widespread muscle spasm & muscle guarding in the abdominal area. What do these symptoms suggest?
Botulism
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Type IV delayed immunological reaction will affect which of the following?
Lymphocytes
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What do T-helper cells activate?
B-lymphocytes
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What is the best test to perform to determine the pollution of water?
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
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Which of the following is an example of a Type I reaction?
Bronchial Asthma
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Which of the following is an immunoglobulin associated with Type I?
IgE
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Which immunoglobulin is found in Gastric Mucosa?
IgA
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Methyl gas causes cancer of the __________.
Kidney
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There is no vaccine for which of the following?
Rhinovirus
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Cook pork to avoid which of the following?
Trichinella spiralis
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Antibodies respond to antigens via _____________.
B-lymphocytes
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Which immunoglobulin crosses the placenta?
IgG
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Which immunoglobulin is involved in Type II hypersensitivity?
IgG & IgM
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Which of the following has both endotoxin & exotoxin?
Shigella dysentery
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Pink Eye is associated with which of the following?
Haeomphilus aegypticus
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Which of the following is an air-borne carcinogen?
Benzopyrene
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Which of the following is associated with infant botulism?
Raw Honey
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Which of the following has been eliminated from society?
Variolla
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Which of the following secrete histamine?
Basophiles
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What is the result of warm moist heat on cell membranes?
Protein Denaturization
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Which types of Hepatitis can you get from a blood transfusion?
Hepatitis B & C
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Soap added to a sterilizing agent will do which of the following?
Increase The Bacteriocidal Potential
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Who is considered to be the father of immunology?
Pasteur
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Which of the following is associated with muscle spasms & calcification of skeletal muscle?
Trichimonis spiralis
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Which of the following produce the most circulating antibodies?
Plasma Cells
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Infant methemoglobinemia is due to which of the following?
Nitrate
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Which of the following is a lung disease due to iron dust inhalation?
Siderosis
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The most effective sterilization technique in a lab is ___________.
Autoclaving
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Which of the following is an air pollutant that causes headaches & dizziness?
Carbon Monoxide
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Contaminated milk transmits which of the following?
Q Fever
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Herpes Simplex does not create which of the following?
Lifetime Immunity
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Flocculation is involved in which of the following?
Colloid Aggregation During Sewage Treatment
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Bladder infections are most commonly due to which of the following?
E. coli
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Opsonins, agglutinins, lysins, & precipitins are which of the following?
Antibodies
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Which of the following diminishes riboflavin?
Milk Left Standing in Light
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Black death is due to which of the following?
Yersenia pestis
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Which of the following can be found in unpasteurized milk?
Brucella abortis
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Why are flu vaccines sometimes not effective?
Different Strains
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Why is a vaccine for the common cold not feasible?
The multiplicity of it
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What type of organism uses molecular O2 as the final electron acceptor?
Obligate Aerobe
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An autotroph consumes which of the following?
Inorganic Materials
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Neisseria gonorrhea can be best identified in which of the following?
Thayer Martin Agar (chocolate agar)
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Childhood dysentery is due to which of the following?
Coxsackie Virus
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Safarin is used in which staining technique?
Gram Stain
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Herpes Simplex produces a latent infection where?
Nervous System
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What is the purpose of iodine use in gram staining?
Fixer (mordant)
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A virus capsid is made up of which of the following?
Protein
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Which of the following are classified by their method of locomotion?
Protozoa
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What is the test to determine whether or not complete pasteurization has been achieved?
Phosphatase Test
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Q Fever is due to which of the following?
Coxiella burnetti
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What is the name of the serology test for Rickettsia?
Weil felix
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Histoplasma is a fungal infection that mimics which of the following?
TB
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Bacterial cell walls are made up of __________________.
Peptidoglycans
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What is iodine used for in pre-op?
Disinfectant
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Lymph node enlargement is not associated with ________.
Cholera
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The heaviest & largest immunoglobulin is ____.
IgM
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Microbial pollution is eliminated via which of the following?
Sand Filtration
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Who discovered yellow fever?
Reed
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Chymosis (bruising) is seen with which of the following?
Scurvy
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Which of the following increases immunogenic sympathetic soluble thymogen?
Immunoglobulins
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Which of the following can cross the placenta & affect the fetus?
Rubella
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Exotoxins can act upon ____________ cell walls.
Phospholipid
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Which of the following contributes to environmental problems?
Automobiles
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Which of the following is an arbovirus?
Western Equine Encephalitis
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Penicillin affects bacteria by interfering with synthesis of ______________.
Peptidoglycans
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The kissing bug causes which of the following?
Chaga’s Disease
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The State Health Department is responsible for maintaining which of the following?
Mortality Rates
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Where are nosocomial infections acquired?
Hospitals
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Why is chlorine added to treated sewage?
To Destroy Residual Microbes
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Red spots on the face are associated with which of the following?
Cutaneous Anthrax Infection
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Streptobacillus is the agent of which of the following?
Rat Bite Fever
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The sedimentation stage of water purification removes most of the _________.
Bacteria
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Anaphylaxis is associated with which of the following?
Type I Hypersensitivity
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Which of the following organisms oxidize inorganic matter for energy?
Autotrophs
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Which of the following organisms require organic matter for energy?
Heterotrophs
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Which of the following use dead decaying matter for energy?
Saprophytes
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Which of the following feed on living matter for energy?
Parasites
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Which of the following describes 2 populations living together in which 1 or both benefit?
Symbiosis
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Which of the following describes 2 populations living together in which both benefit?
Mutualism
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Which of the following describes 2 populations living together in which both benefit & both accomplish what neither can do alone?
Synergism
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Which of the following describes 2 populations living together in which one benefits, & the other is unaffected?
Commensalism
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Which of the following are tests for syphilis?
- Darkfield
- Kahn
- Kline
- TPI
- VDRL
- Wasserman
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Which of the following are tests for tuberculosis?
- Acid Fast = Ziehl Nielson Stain
- BCG = TB vaccine
- Mantoux Test
- Tine Test
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Which of the following are pasteurization methods?
- Flash
- Holding Method
- Ultrahigh Method
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