Practice Questions
Joann was diagnosed with strongyloidiasis. Which of the following is responsible for the phase of acute infection in strongyloidiasis where lungs are destroyed causing pneumonia with hemorrhage?
- Asymptomatic phase
- Larval invasion
- Migration of the larva through the body
- Penetration of mucosa by adult worms
Rationalization
Louie is a 9 year old diagnosed with DHF. The key pathological feature of dengue hemorrhagic fever is:
- Increased vascular permeability with plasma leakage into the interstitial spaces associated with increased levels of vasoactive cytokines
- Decreased platelet count with subsequent bleed into the CNS
- Interstitial nephritis leading to acute renal failure
- None of the above
Rationalization
During a health teaching, Louie’s mother asked about the vector responsible Which of the following regarding the dengue vector is true?
- The vector is an infected female mosquito
- The vector is primarily a nighttime feeder
- The vector lives near free-flowing, shaded waters
- The vector contains virus of the genus of Picornavirus
Rationalization
This case should receive post-exposure prophylaxis for rabies.
- Street sweeper who was bitten by a rat on his hands
- Child petting a rabid animal child
- A veterinarian who plans to open a kennel
- A pregnant woman who got a cat scratch on her leg
Rationalization
Human beings are the major reservoir of malaria. Which of the following strategies in malaria control is based on this fact?
- Stream seeding
- Stream clearing
- Destruction of breeding places
- Zooprophylaxis
Rationalization
The use of larvivorous fish in malaria control is the basis for which strategy of malaria control?
- Stream seeding
- Stream clearing
- Destruction of breeding places
- Zooprophylaxis
Rationalization
The term German measles is synonymous to:
- Rubeola
- Rubella
- Varicella
- Bortedella
Rationalization
In the Philippines, which specie of schistosoma is endemic in certain regions?
- S. mansoni
- S. japonicum
- S. malayensis
- S. haematobium
Rationalization
A client stated that he has a “morning drop” and is experiencing burning sensation during urination. The health care provider knows that this is caused by:
- Neisseria Gonorrhea
- Treponema Pallidum
- Chlamydia Trachomatic
- Retrovirus
Rationalization
The most frequent causes of death among clients with AIDS are opportunistic diseases. Which of the following opportunistic infections is characterized by tonsilllopharyngitis?
- Respiratory candidiasis
- Infectious mononucleosis
- Cytomegalovirus disease
- Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Rationalization
Antiretroviral agents, such as AZT are used in the management of AIDS. Which of the following is not an action expected of these drugs?
- They prolong the life of the client with AIDS
- They reduce the risk of opportunistic infections
- They shorten the period of communicability of the disease
- They are able to bring about a cure of the disease condition
Rationalization
The health center was tasked to survey the community for possible incidence of poliomyelitis. Which of the following clinical presentations will a client with the disease most likely present?
- Seizures
- Sudden weight gain
- Lower extremity stiffness
- Palpitation
Rationalization
Lia is a 2 year old with fever, cough, and colds. Which of the following microorganisms is the most likely cause of her pneumonia?
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Haemophilus influenza type B
- Mycoplasma pneumonia
- Pneumocystis jiroveci
Rationalization
The physician suspects leptospirosis in a 45 year old patient with jaundice. Which of the following is the diagnostic of choice for leptospirosis?
- Darkfield microscopy
- Microscopic agglutination test (MAT)
- Lepto-dipstick Assay
- CBC
Rationalization
Ingrantia Montesor, a pregnant mother, asked you about the transmission of dengue. Health teachings on the said disease were given. Which of the following would tell you that the intervention needs further strengthening?
- “The vector carrying the virus is Aedes albopictus.”
- “Waste water from our kitchen must not be left stagnant. It may become a possible breeding site for the mosquitoes.”
- “Mosquitoes are infected by the virus when they suck blood from a human carrying the same virus. They then transmit this to other humans through their bites.”
- “The causative agent of dengue is a type of flavivirus.”
Rationalization