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Microbiology
Week 10 Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| All of the following are structures of the lower respiratory system except | Pharynx |
| Which of the following organism is commonly found in the normal flora of the upper respiratory system? | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Whooping cough is caused by the organism | Bordetella pertussis |
| Tuberculosis is transmitted primarily through | Aerosols (droplets or small particles in the air, transmission occurs when particles containing a biological agent are inhaled by another person. Aerosols are typically generated by coughing) |
| Which of the following geographic areas contains reservoirs for Coccidioides immitis? | Arizona |
| The “strawberry tongue” symptom is often associated with | Scarlet fever |
| Strep throat is caused by which of the following organisms? | Streptococcus pyogenes |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae is a | Gram-Negative, encapsulated bacillus |
| The formation of a “fungus ball” within preexisting cavities is a common development in | Pulmonary aspergillosis |
| Which of the following cannot be and should not be treated with antibiotics? | Common cold |