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MCQs in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
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eBook - ePub
MCQs in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
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The third edition of this widely used book has been substantially updated to take into account changes since the last edition. It covers a wide range of topics in medical microbiology and infectious diseases. Questions are accompanied by extended answers, making them ideal for both revision and self study. It will be particularly suitable for candidates for the MRCP, FRCS/MRCS, MRCOG and MRCGP examinations, as well as for medical undergraduates.
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Section IV - Questions
181. Primary peritonitis:
- A. Has a predilection for patients with ascites
- B. Is often due to Streptococcus pneumoniae
- C. Is more common than secondary peritonitis
- D. Reveals foul-smelling pus upon laparotomy
- E. Is an indication for treatment with penicillin
182. Antibiotic prophylaxis for colonic surgery:
- A. Has been shown to be of clear benefit
- B. Should ideally be started 3 days before surgery
- C. Should always include metronidazole
- D. Depends on achieving adequate levels of antibiotics in the bowel lumen
- E. Is directed mainly at the prevention of tetanus and gas gangrene
183. Adverse reactions to oral penicillin include:
- A. Convulsions
- B. Cholestatic jaundice
- C. Type 1 hypersensitivity (anaphylaxis)
- D. Diarrhoea
- E. Macular rash if taken when suffering from infectious mononucleosis
184. Monitoring of blood levels of the antibiotic is routinely indicated during treatment with:
- A. Cephalosporins
- B. Vancomycin
- C. Rifampicin
- D. Gentamicin
- E. Acyclovir
185. Klebsiella pneumoniae:
- A. Is a common cause of lobar pneumonia
- B. Is usually sensitive to ampicillin
- C. Is a capsulate organism
- D. Often forms part of the commensal flora of the gut
- E. Causes nosocomial (hospital-acquired) urinary tract infections
186. Lung abscess:
- A. May occur as a complication of pneumococcal lobar pneumonia
- B. Often requires surgical drainage in addition to antibiotics
- C. When multiple, usually indicates staphylococcal sepsis
- D. Often requires multiple (combined) antibiotic therapy
- E. Is more common in patients with chronic bronchitis (chronic obstructive alveolar disease)
187. Sore throat with fever:
- A. Is due to Streptococcus pyogenes in most cases
- B. Should always be treated with penicillin or erythromycin
- C. When recurrent is an indication for tonsillectomy
- D. May be rapidly diagnosed by detection of raised anti-streptolysin O titre in the serum
- E. Is classically associated with acute glomerulonephritis
188. Cholangitis:
- A. May occur as a complication of hepatitis A infection
- B. Is commonly due to coliform organisms
- C. Often leads to septicaemia and positive blood culture
- D. Is adequately treated with ampicillin
- E. May lead to multiple abscess formation in...
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface to the Third Edition
- Section I - Questions
- Answers
- Section II - Questions
- Answers
- Section III - Questions
- Answers
- Section IV - Questions
- Answers