Chapter 018 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and

Eyes Key
1.

The integument includes all of the following except

E. Surface
capillaries

2.

Place the following in the appropriate order from surface to deep. Stratum
corneum, Dermis, Stratum basale, Basement membrane, Subcutaneous layer
C. Stratum corneum, Stratum basale, Basement membrane, Dermis,
Subcutaneous layer

3.

Blood vessels are found in the

E. Dermis and subcutaneous
layer

4.

Blisters are
D. Result from a separation of epidermis from
dermis

5.

Protective features of the skin include all but

D. High
pH

6.

What material in skin cells provides protection from abrasions, water damage and
microorganism entry?
B. Kerati
n

7.

What group of microorganisms do not usually call the skin "home"?

C. Spirochet
es

8.

Which microorganism species is most well adapted to life on the skin?

C. S.
epidermidis

9.

What enzyme is not found in S. epidermidis but is found in S. aureus?

D. Coagulas
e

10.

The swelling over a pore leading out of a hair follicle that has become clogged is
called a/an
E. Comed
o

11.

The causative agent of acne is

C. Propionibacterium
acnes

12.

Which of the following is not true of Propionibacterium acnes?

B. Gram-negative
rod

13.

All species of Staphylococcus

A. Lack
spores
B. Are
motile
C. Have
capsules
D. Produce
coagulase
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

14.

The enzyme that coagulates plasma is

A. Catalas
e
B. Coagulas
e
C. Hyaluronida
se
D. Staphylokina
se
E. Kinas
e

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

15.

Staphylococcus can be differentiated from Streptococcus by the

A. Gram
stain
B. Coagulase
test
C. Catalase
test
D. Fermentation of
mannitol
E. None of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

16.

Necrotizing fasciitis is
A. Also called
impetigo
B. Possibly caused by antibodies to Group A streptococci that cross-react with
body tissues
C. Associated with strains of Streptococcus pyogenes producing destructive
enzymes and toxins
D. Typically a sequelae of streptococcal
pharyngitis
E. Not treatable with antimicrobial
drugs

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

17.

All Staphylococci can be differentiated from all Streptococci because only

Staphylococci produce the enzyme _____ that is easily detected in the lab.
A. Staphlokina
se
B. Exfoliative
toxin A
C. Exfoliative
toxin B
D. Catalas
e
E. Lactas
e

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

18.

Which of the following is the most common form of microbe transmission in

impetigo?
A. Fomite
s
B. Direct
contact
C. Mechanical
vectors
D. Bloo
d
E. Body
fluids

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases

Learning Objective: virulence factors

Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

19.

Impetigo is caused by
A. P.
acnes
B. C.
diphtheriae
C. S.
aureus
D. S.
pyogenes
E. Both S. aureus and S.
pyogenes

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

20.

S. pyogenes binds to plasminogen and then secretes ______ that creates plasmin
that degrades tissue.
A. Streptokina
se
B. M
protein
C. Exfoliative
toxin A
D. Hyaluronida
se
E. Coagulas
e

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission

Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases

Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

21.

MRSAs are S. aureus strains that are

A. Resistant to
mupirocin
B. Responsive to
mupirocin
C. Resistant to penicillin
derivatives
D. Responsive to penicillin
derivatives
E. Related to S.
pyogenes
Learning Objective: 18.06 Provide an update of the status of MRSA infections in the United States.

22.

The toxin of Staphylococcus aureus strains that causes blisters and desquamation
of skin in scalded skin syndrome is
A. Enterotox
in
B. Hemolysi
n
C. Toxic shock syndrome
toxin
D. Exfoliative
toxin
E. Erythrogenic
toxin

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

23.

Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus include all the following except

A. Meningit
is
B. Furuncles and
carbuncles
C. Impetig
o
D. Scalded skin
syndrome
E. Acn
e

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

24.

All the following pertain to Streptococcus pyogenes except

A. Often from an endogenous
source
B. Secrete
streptokinase
C. Causes
impetigo
D. Coats itself with host
proteins
E. Causes gas
gangrene

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

25.

Streptococcus pyogenes causes all the following except

A. Necrotizing
fasciitis
B. Erysipela
s
C. Impetig
o
D. Scarlet
fever
E. Scalded skin
syndrome

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

26.

Which of the following is not true of cellulitis?

A. Caused by S. aureus or S.
pyogenes
B. Occurs in the
epidermis
C. Causes pain, tenderness, swelling and
warmth
D. Lymphangitis may
occur
E. Treated with
cephalexin

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

27.

Which of the following is not true of Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

(SSSS)?
A. Affects mostly newborns and
babies
B. An exotoxin-mediated
disease
C. Toxin causes bullous
lesions
D. Split in skin occurs between the dermis and
epidermis
E. Split in skin occurs within the
epidermis

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

28.

This organism can infect deeper wound sites and produce exotoxins, enzymes and
gas that cause tissue and muscle necrosis
A. Clostridium
botulinum
B. Clostridium
perfringens
C. Clostridium
difficile
D. Clostridium
tetani
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases

Learning Objective: virulence factors

Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

29.

_____ is a chronic progressive disease of the skin and nerves caused by

Mycobacterium leprae.
A. Scalded skin
syndrome
B. Reye's
syndrome
C. Erysipela
s
D. Hansen's
disease
E. Leishmanias
is

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

30.

The main causative agent of gas gangrene is

A. S.
aureus
B. S.
pyogenes
C. Mycobacterium
leprae
D. S.
epidermidis
E. Clostridium
perfringes

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission

Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases

Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

31.

The causative agent of Hansen's disease is

A. S.
aureus
B. S.
pyogenes
C. Mycobacterium
leprae
D. S.
epidermidis
E. Clostridium
perfringes

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

32.

One virulence factor of M. leprae is the ability to live inside

A. Skin
cells
B. Nerve
cells
C. Schwann
cells
D. Macrophag
es
E. Muscle
cells

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission

Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases

Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

33.

Leprosy is
A. Very
contagious
B. A disease that has been eradicated around
the world
C. Treated with 12-24 months of
antibiotics
D. Can be diagnosed by the
Mantoux test
E. Caused by a sporeforming, gram-positive
bacillus

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

34.

Tuberculoid leprosy
A. Causes symmetrical, shallow skin lesions with loss of pain
sensation
B. Is the most
disfiguring
C. Pathogen grows extensively in cooler body areas such as nose,
ears, testes
D. Complications include secondary infections, kidney or
respiratory failure
E. Includes all of these
choices

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission

Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases

Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

35.

Edward Jenner's work involved

A. Inoculation of dried pus from cowpox pustules into a person to
stimulate immunity
B. Development of passive
immunotherapy
C. Development of an immunization to protect people
against cowpox
D. Immunization using a related, less pathogenic organism to give protection
against a more pathogenic one
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

36.

The smallpox vaccine uses the _____ virus.

A. Small
pox
B. Herpes
simplex
C. Vaccini
a
D. Herpes virus
6
E. None of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

37.

The use of aspirin in children with chickenpox increases the risk for
A. Shingle
s
B. Reye's
syndrome
C. Varicell
a
D. Meningit
is
E. Smallpo
x

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

38.

Smallpox is a disease in which

A. Fever, prostration, rash and possible toxemia and
shock occur
B. Virus becomes latent in ganglia of sensory
neurons
C. Recurrent episodes are called
shingles
D. Can only be transmitted by direct skin contact with
skin crusts
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

39.

All of the following pertain to monkeypox except

A. Symptoms include skin pocks, fever and swollen
lymph nodes
B. Periodic outbreaks have occurred in
Africa
C. Transmission is typically by contact with monkeys, squirrels
and rats
D. A recent U.S. outbreak involved pet prairie dogs infected by an
African rat
E. The virus has shown a trend in becoming less virulent, with fewer outbreaks
in humans

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

40.

Chickenpox
A. Is transmitted by inhalation of respiratory
secretions
B. Is transmitted by skin lesion contact or airborne spread of
lesion material
C. Has an incubation of 10 to 20
days
D. Has fever and vesicular rash that occurs in
successive crops
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

41.

Varicella-zoster virus
A. Uses the respiratory epithelium as its portal
of entry
B. Becomes latent in dorsal root ganglia that serve specific
dermatomes
C. Has humans as its
reservoir
D. Causes chickenpox and
shingles
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

42.

If a person who has never been infected with the varicella-zoster virus comes in
contact with a person who has shingles, they will come down with
A. Herpes
labialis
B. Shingle
s
C. Chickenpo
x
D. Infectious
mononucleosis
E. Herpes
keratitis

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

43.

Reye's syndrome involves

A. Aspirin
use
B. A febrile viral illness such as influenza or
chickenpox
C. Fatty degeneration of liver, brain,
kidney
D. Children and
adolescents
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

44.

Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) has the following characteristics except

A. Starts with a high
fever
B. Causes roseola in infants and young
children
C. Appears as a mononucleosis-like illness in
adults
D. A rash appears on the 4th
day
E. It is a very rare form of
herpesvirus

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

45.

Oral lesions called Koplik's spots are seen in patients with

A. Crou
p
B. Mump
s
C. Influenz
a
D. Measles
(rubeola)
E. Rubell
a

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.07 Discuss the relative dangers of rubella and rubeola viruses in different populations.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

46.

Which is incorrect about the MMR immunization?

A. Contains attenuated
virus
B. Contains
toxoids
C. Is given in early
childhood
D. Protects against 3 different viral
diseases
E. None of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.07 Discuss the relative dangers of rubella and rubeola viruses in different populations.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

47.

All the following pertain to measles (rubeola) except

A. Transmitted by direct contact with
the rash
B. Humans are the only reservoir for the
pathogen
C. Secondary bacterial otitis media and sinusitis
can occur
D. Involves a fatal complication called subacute sclerosing
panencephalitis (SSPE)
E. Dry cough, sore throat, fever, conjunctivitis are
symptoms

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.07 Discuss the relative dangers of rubella and rubeola viruses in different populations.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

48.

Measles is described as a ______ skin lesion.

A. Purpur
a
B. Bull
a
C. Papul
e
D. Macul
e
E. Maculopapul
ar

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.07 Discuss the relative dangers of rubella and rubeola viruses in different populations.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

49.

Measles is also known as

A. Rubell
a
B. Shingle
s
C. Rubeol
a
D. Fifth
disease
E. Varicell
a

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.07 Discuss the relative dangers of rubella and rubeola viruses in different populations.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

50.

Which of the following is not true of rubeola?

A. Causative agent is a member of the
Morbillivirus genus
B. It is a single stranded nonenveloped RNA
virus
C. It is in the Paramyxovirus
family
D. Causes cell membranes to fuse to form
syncytia
E. Transmitted by respiratory
droplets

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.07 Discuss the relative dangers of rubella and rubeola viruses in different populations.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

51.

This febrile disease with a rash has a pathogen that can cross the placenta and
cause serious fetal damage
A. Crou
p
B. Mump
s
C. Influenz
a
D. Measles
(rubeola)
E. Rubell
a

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.07 Discuss the relative dangers of rubella and rubeola viruses in different populations.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

52.

Rubella is
A. Caused by the measles virus
(Morbillivirus)
B. A very contagious
disease
C. Associated with congenital transmission causing miscarriage, deafness and
cardiac and mental defects
D. Seen as high fever, severe sore throat, severe cough and
myalgia
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: 18.07 Discuss the relative dangers of rubella and rubeola viruses in different populations.
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

53.

Fifth disease
A. Is caused by Parvovirus
B19
B. Is a childhood febrile disease with a bright red rash on
the cheeks
C. Involves pathogen capable of crossing the
placenta
D. Has a maculopapular rash that lasts for days to
weeks
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

54.

Which is incorrect about warts

A. Caused by human papillomaviruses
(HPV)
B. Are transmitted by direct contact or
fomites
C. Include deep plantar warts of soles of
the feet
D. Are frequently
cancerous
E. Freezing and laser surgery can be used for
removal

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

55.

Anthrax is
A. A
zoonosis
B. Transmitted by contact, inhalation and
ingestion
C. A disease that, in humans, can cause a rapidly fatal toxemia and
septicemia
D. Only seen sporadically in the United
States
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

56.

Which form of anthrax involves a black eschar on the skin?

A. Pulmonar
y
B. Gastrointesti
nal
C. Cutaneou
s
D. All of the choices are
correct
E. None of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

57.

Transmission of the pathogen of leishmaniasis is by the

A. Reduviid, "kissing",
bug
B. Tsetse
fly
C. Anopheles
mosquito
D. Sand
fly
E. Hard bodied
tick

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

58.

Which of the following is mismatched?

A. Tinea capitis - ringworm of the
beard
B. Tinea pedis - ringworm of the
foot
C. Tinea cruis - ringworm of the
groin
D. Tinea corporis - ringworm of the
body
E. Tinea unguium - ringworm of the
nails

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

59.

Transmission of tineas include

A. Human to
human
B. Animal to
human
C. Soil to
human
D. Fomites to
human
E. All of the choices are
correct

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

60.

Which of the following is not a causative agent of cutaneous mycoses?

A. Malassezia
furfur
B. Trichophyt
on
C. Microsporu
m
D. Epidermophyt
on

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

61.

Which of the following is the causative agent of Tinea versicolor?

A. Malassezia
furfur
B. Trichophyt
on
C. Microsporu
m
D. Epidermophyt
on

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

62.

Which of the following provides the eye with its best defense against
microorganisms?
A. Conjuncti
va
B. Eyelid
s
C. Lymphocyt
es
D. Tear
s
E. Eyelashe
s
Learning Objective: 18.08 Describe the important anatomical features of the eye.

63.

Which of the following is not true of bacterial conjunctivitis?

A. Transmitted through both direct and indirect
contact
B. Can be caused by S. pyogenes or S.
pneumoniae
C. Treatment is with a broad spectrum topical
antibiotic
D. Has a clear
discharge
E. Can be caused by S. aureus, H. influenzae or N.
gonorrhoeae
Learning Objective: 18.08 Describe the important anatomical features of the eye.
Learning Objective: 18.11 List the possible causative agents
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the eye. These are: conjunctivitis
Learning Objective: keratitis and river blindness.
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: trachoma
Learning Objective: virulence factors

64.

Which is true of viral conjunctivitis?

A. Caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria
gonorrhoeae
B. Has a mucopurulent
discharge
C. Caused by
adenoviruses
D. Must be treated with topical and oral
antibiotics
E. Caused by
Moraxella
Learning Objective: 18.08 Describe the important anatomical features of the eye.
Learning Objective: 18.11 List the possible causative agents
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the eye. These are: conjunctivitis
Learning Objective: keratitis and river blindness.
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: trachoma
Learning Objective: virulence factors

65.

What eye disease is characterized by pannus forming over the cornea?

A. Simple
conjunctivitis
B. Keratiti
s
C. St
y
D. Trachom
a
E. River
blindness
Learning Objective: 18.08 Describe the important anatomical features of the eye.
Learning Objective: 18.11 List the possible causative agents
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the eye. These are: conjunctivitis
Learning Objective: keratitis and river blindness.
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: trachoma
Learning Objective: virulence factors

66.

The causative agent of trachoma is

A. Adenovirus
es
B. S.
aureus
C. C. trachomatis serovars
A-C
D. Herpes simplex
virus
E. N.
gonorrhoeae
Learning Objective: 18.11 List the possible causative agents
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the eye. These are: conjunctivitis
Learning Objective: keratitis and river blindness.
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: trachoma
Learning Objective: virulence factors

67.

Keratitis is usually caused by

A. Streptococcus
pyogenes
B. Staphlococcus
aureus
C. Herpes
simplex
D. Neisseria
gonorrhaeae
E. All of the choices are
correct
Learning Objective: 18.11 List the possible causative agents
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the eye. These are: conjunctivitis
Learning Objective: keratitis and river blindness.
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: trachoma
Learning Objective: virulence factors

68.

River blindness is
A. Caused by Wuchereria
bancrofti
B. A disease in which worms can invade the
eyes
C. Caused by a blood
fluke
D. Transmitted by mosquito
vector
E. All of the choices are
correct
Learning Objective: 18.11 List the possible causative agents
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the eye. These are: conjunctivitis
Learning Objective: keratitis and river blindness.
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: trachoma
Learning Objective: virulence factors

69.

River blindness is caused by

A. Wolbachia
bacteria
B. Onchocera volulus
worms
C. A blood
fluke
D. Herpes simplex
virus
E. Both Wolbachia bacteria and Onchocera volulus
worms
Learning Objective: 18.11 List the possible causative agents
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the eye. These are: conjunctivitis
Learning Objective: keratitis and river blindness.
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: trachoma
Learning Objective: virulence factors

70.

The eye's best defense is/are the:

A. Optic
nerve
B. Eyeli
d
C. Eyelashe
s
D. Tear
film
Learning Objective: 18.09 List the natural defenses present in the eye.

71.

What is the only way to prevent conjunctivitis?

A. Wear insect
repellent
B. Good
hygiene
C. Trifluridine or acyclovir
treatment
D. Ivermectin
treatment
Learning Objective: 18.11 List the possible causative agents
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the eye. These are: conjunctivitis
Learning Objective: keratitis and river blindness.
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: trachoma
Learning Objective: virulence factors

True / False Questions

72.

All warts caused by human papillomaviruses are linked to cancers.

FALSE

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

73.

Propionibacterium acnes is normal flora of sebaceous glands of the skin.

TRUE

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

74.

Acne can be prevented with antibiotics.

FALSE

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

75.

Chickenpox is caused by an orthopoxvirus.

TRUE
Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents
Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.

Learning Objective: cellulitis

Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

76.

Debridement of diseased tissue is important in the care of patients with gas

gangrene.
TRUE

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

77.

Hansen's disease is also known as leprosy.

TRUE

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

78.

Varicella and herpes zoster are caused by the same virus.

TRUE

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

79.

Herpesviruses are double-stranded, nonenveloped, DNA viruses.

FALSE

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

80.

The most serious teratogenic effects of intrauterine rubella infection occur if it is

acquired during the third trimester.
FALSE
Learning Objective: 18.07 Discuss the relative dangers of rubella and rubeola viruses in different populations.

81.

Molluscum contagiosum is transmitted by direct contact with skin lesions, fomites

and sexual activity.
TRUE

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

82.

Mottled, discolored pigmentation is seen in patients with tinea versicolor.

TRUE

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

83.

Impetigo involves itching papules that break and form a very contagious yellow
crust.
TRUE

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.
Learning Objective: cellulitis
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These
are: acne
Learning Objective: gas gangrene
Learning Objective: impetigo
Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions
Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases
Learning Objective: virulence factors
Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

84.

The eye generally has a large percentage of normal biota present.

FALSE
Learning Objective: 18.10 List the types of normal biota presently known to occupy the eye.

85.

Herpes keratitis is an infection of the eye.

TRUE
Learning Objective: 18.11 List the possible causative agents
Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the eye. These are: conjunctivitis
Learning Objective: keratitis and river blindness.
Learning Objective: modes of transmission
Learning Objective: trachoma
Learning Objective: virulence factors

86.

Occassionally Staphylococcus epidermidis may be isolated from the eye.

TRUE
Learning Objective: 18.10 List the types of normal biota presently known to occupy the eye.

Chapter 018 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes Summary
Category

# of Quest
ions

Learning Objective: 18.01 Describe the important anatomical features of the skin.

Learning Objective: 18.02 List the natural defenses present in the skin.

Learning Objective: 18.03 List the types of normal biota presently known to occupy the skin.

Learning Objective: 18.04 List the possible causative agents

61

Learning Objective: 18.05 Discuss the spectrum of skin and tissue diseases caused by Staphylococcus aure
us and Streptococcus pyogenes.

19

Learning Objective: 18.06 Provide an update of the status of MRSA infections in the United States.

Learning Objective: 18.07 Discuss the relative dangers of rubella and rubeola viruses in different populatio
ns.

Learning Objective: 18.08 Describe the important anatomical features of the eye.

Learning Objective: 18.09 List the natural defenses present in the eye.

Learning Objective: 18.10 List the types of normal biota presently known to occupy the eye.

Learning Objective: 18.11 List the possible causative agents

Learning Objective: and cutaneous mycoses.

61

Learning Objective: cellulitis

61

Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the eye. Th
ese are: conjunctivitis

Learning Objective: diagnostic techniques and prevention/treatment for each of the diseases of the upper r
espiratory tract. These are: acne

61

Learning Objective: gas gangrene

61

Learning Objective: impetigo

61

Learning Objective: keratitis and river blindness.

Learning Objective: large pustular skin lesions

61

Learning Objective: maculopapular rash diseases

61

Learning Objective: modes of transmission

70

Learning Objective: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

61

Learning Objective: trachoma

Learning Objective: vesicular/pustular rash diseases

61

Learning Objective: virulence factors

70

Learning Objective: wartlike eruptions

61