Question 1
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Which meningitis is characterized by the following CSF findings – lymphocytic pleocytosis, normal or slightly elevated protein and normal glucose level?
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Viral
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Purulent
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Tuberculous
Question 2
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Meningeal irritation includes
Question 3
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Characteristic clinical manifestation of enteroviral infections is
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Herpagina
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Gingivostomatitis
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Exudative pharyngitis
Question 4
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Which of the following statements regarding enteroviruses as causative agents of aseptic meningitis are NOT TRUE?
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Enteroviruses account for up to 80% of cases of viral meningitis.in children
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The clinical presentation in children is milder than in adults
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Lymphocytes are predominant in the first 24 hours, later neutrophils prevail
Question 5
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Poliomyelitis is characterised by
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flaccid asymmetric, proximal paralysis
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flaccid symmetric, proximal paralysis
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full recovery of the affected limb
Question 6
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The most common causative agents of pyogenic meningitis are
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S.pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, H. influenzae
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E. coli, S. aureus, Myc. tuberculosis
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Salmonella spp., L. monocytogenes, St. epidermidis
Question 7
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Which of the following statements regarding the use of neuroimaging techniques (CT, MRI) in the diagnosis of HSV1 encephalitis are correct?
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Focal lesion in the temporofrontal region is the most common finding
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CT scanning is the most sensitive neuroimaging technique
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Diffuse cerebral inflammation is the most common finding
Question 8
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The causative agents of poliomyelitis are
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Enteroviruses
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Coronaviruses
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Paramixoviruses
Question 9
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Antivirals are used for therapy of
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Enterovirus encephalitis
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HSV1 encephalitis
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Japanese encephalitis
Question 10
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Tetanus is characterised by
Question 11
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Treatment of cerebral oedema includes
Question 12
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40-year old man was admitted to the ED because of progressive worsening headache and drooping right eyelid for the last 6 hours. Over the last week he felt uneasy, with throbbing headache, vomited twice. On presentation he was alert, T-37,4°C, with normal vital signs, mild nuchal rigidity, right n. abducens palsy, the remainder of physical examination was without abnormalities. His CXR showed a right apical opacity and ipsilateral hilar lymphadenopathy.
Below are the results of the CSF examination and Gram stain:
Appearance - turbid
Cells- 159.10^6/l (90% neutrophils)
Protein- 1.2 g/l
Glucose- 1,5 mmol/l (blood glucose — 5,9 mmol/l)
Gram stain- no bacteria seen
Acid-fast stain- no bacteria seen
Cryptococcus antigen- negative
Culture- no bacterial growth
Mycobacteria PCR- genus negative/ M. tuberculosis complex negative
Mycobacteria culture- continuing
Which specific infection needs to be considered in this clinical setting?
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Tuberculous meninigitis
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Cryptoccocal meningitis
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CNS nocardiosis
Question 13
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40-year old man was admitted to the ED because of progressive worsening headache and drooping right eyelid for the last 6 hours. Over the last week he felt uneasy, with throbbing headache, vomited twice. On presentation he was alert, T-37,4°C, with normal vital signs, mild nuchal rigidity, right n. abducens palsy, the remainder of physical examination was without abnormalities. His CXR showed a right apical opacity and ipsilateral hilar lymphadenopathy.
Below are the results of the CSF examination and Gram stain:
Appearance - turbid
Cells- 159.10^6/l (90% neutrophils)
Protein- 1,2 g/l
Glucose- 1,5 mmol/l (blood glucose — 5,9 mmol/l)
Gram stain- no bacteria seen
Acid-fast stain- no bacteria seen
Cryptococcus antigen- negative
Culture- no bacterial growth
Myeobacteria PCR- genus negative/ M. tuberculosis complex negative
Mycobacteria culture- continuing
Do the results of microscopy rule out this diagnosis?
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no, microscopy of CSF for AFB will get positive results in 25% of the cases
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yes, because the are negative
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no, because AFB will be sought in sputum rather than in CSF
Question 14
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Which type of meningitis is characterized by the following CSF findings – lymphocytic pleocytosis, elevated protein and decreased glucose level
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viral
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purulent
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tuberculous
Question 15
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The rash of meningococcemia is
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hemorrhagic necrotic, localized predominantly on the lower limbs and buttocks
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vesicular, diffuse
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vesicular, highly pruritic
Question 16
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The specific CNS complication of Chickenpox is
Question 17
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Which of the following statements regarding tetanus is correct
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Tetanospamin is an endotoxin that affects motor and sensory function
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The disease is difficult to clinically differentiate from rabies because of the marked muscle spasm present in both
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Metronidazole and Penicillin are antibiotics of choice
Question 18
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A 4 year-old girl presents with a macularpapular rash on her hands and feet and painful ulcers distributed anteriorly on her lips , tongue, palate and buccal mucosa. Systemic features and lymphadenopathy are absent. Which of the following viruses is most likely to have caused these disorder?
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Enterovirus
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Coronavirus
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HSV-1
Question 19
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Empirical therapy for bacterial meningitis includes
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3rd generation Cephalosporins + Vancomycin
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Penicillin + Metronidazole
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3rd generation Cephalosporins + Clindamycin
Question 20
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Serotherapy (antibodies based medications) is used for
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Rabies
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Tetanus
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HSV1 encephalitis
Question 21
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Which of the following statements regarding leptospirosis IS NOT true
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Leptospirosis is a biphasic illness with multiorgan involvement
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Gentamycin is the antibiotic of choice
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Infection is acquired during walking or bathing in rivers
Question 22
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Which of the following ARE NOT common clinical manifestations of HSV1 encephalitis
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Drowsiness
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Personality change
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Diarrhoea
Question 23
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A 19-year-old freshman, living in a dormitory accommodation, took to his bed early one Friday evening, complaining of a flu-like illness and headache. The next morning he was found unresponsive with a widespread non-blanching rash. He was taken to the ED. Physical examination revealed unresponsive patient with signs of meningeal irritation, T-39,5°C,blood pressure 120/70 mmHg, heart rate 100 beat/min. A lumbar puncture was done after CT scan.
Below are the results of the CSF examination and Gram stain:
Appearance - turbid
Cells - 800.10^6/l, neutrophils
Glucose — 0.5 mmol/l (blood glucose - 7,0 mmol/l)
Gram stain — no bacteria seen
The whole freshman year had received a meningococcal vaccine prior to starting their course
What do your think is the cause of this infection?
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N. meningitis B
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S. pneumonia
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H. influenzae
Question 24
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A 19-year-old freshman, living in a dormitory accommodation, took to his bed early one Friday evening, complaining of a flu-like illness and headache. The next morning he was found unresponsive with a widespread non-blanching rash. He was taken to the ED. Physical examination revealed unresponsive patient with signs of meningeal irritation, T-39,5°C,blood pressure 120/70 mmHg, heart rate 100 beat/min. A lumbar puncture was done after CT scan.
Below are the results of the CSF examination and Gram stain:
Appearance - turbid
Cells - 800.10^6/l, neutrophils
Glucose — 0.5 mmol/l (blood glucose - 7,0 mmol/l)
Gram stain — no bacteria seen
The whole freshman year had received a meningococcal vaccine prior to starting their course
Why was he not protected by the vaccine?
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the vaccine is not immunogenic enough
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N. meningitis b is not included in the vaccine
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the vaccine is not properly administrated
Question 25
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Which meningitis is characterized by the following CSF findings — neutrophilic pleocytosis, elevated protein and decreased glucose level?
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Viral
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Purulent
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Tuberculous
Question 26
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A 3-week-old boy developed focal seizures, lethargy and vomiting. Examination shows a bulging fontanelle and nuchal rigidity. Which of the following organisms should be suspected?
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E.coli and Str. agalactiae
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H. influenzae and N. meningitis
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H. influenzae and S. pneumoniae
Question 27
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The majority of nonimmunized patients infected with poliovirus would be expected to experience which of the following symptoms
Question 28
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Which of the following findings IS NOT characteristic of infant meningitis
Question 29
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Meningeal irritation, prolonged and severe mental status impairment and focal neurological findings are common in
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Meningoencephalitis
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Encephalitis
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Meningitis
Question 30
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Poliomyelitis is characterized by a
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Flaccid asymmetric paralysis, proximal
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Flaccid symmetric paralysis, proximal
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Full recovery of the affected limb
Question 31
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Which patient with suspected bacterial meningitis should undergo CT of the head prior to lumbar puncture?
Question 32
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Typical clinical manifestations of enterovirus infections are
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Herpangina
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Gingivostomatitis
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Pneumonia
Question 33
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A 45-year-old man was brought to the ED by his wife after a new onset of seizure. He had been well until 48 hours prior when he had the abrupt onset of fever and headache . Over the next 2 days he exhibited bizarre behaviour. On physical examination he was minimally responsive without nuchal rigidity or focal neurological findings. A CT scan of the head showed diffuse inflammatory changes, greates in the left temporal lobe. Blood laboratory results - unremarkable .
Below are the results of the CSF examination and Gram stain
Appearance - turbid
Erythrocytes- 700. 10^6/l
Cells - 43.10^6/l, lymphocyte predominance
Protein- 0.7 g/l
Glucose- normal
Gram stain- no bacteria seen
What is the diagnosis likely to be?
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Arboviral encephalitis
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VZV encephalitis
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HSV encephalitis
Question 34
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A 45-year-old man was brought to the ED by his wife after a new onset of seizure. He had been well until 48 hours prior when he had the abrupt onset of fever and headache . Over the next 2 days he exhibited bizarre behaviour. On physical examination he was minimally responsive without nuchal rigidity or focal neurological findings. A CT scan of the head showed diffuse inflammatory changes, greates in the left temporal lobe. Blood laboratory results - unremarkable .
Below are the results of the CSF examination and Gram stain
Appearance - turbid
Erythrocytes- 700. 10^6/l
Cells - 43.10^6/l, lymphocyte predominance
Protein- 0.7 g/l
Glucose- normal
Gram stain- no bacteria seen
What antimicrobial agent need to be considered?
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Acyclovir
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Ganoyclovir
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Zanamivir
Question 35
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Which meningitis is characterized by cranial nerves palsies, CSF — with low glucose level and without response to empirical antibiotic therapy
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Tuberculous
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Purulent
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Viral
Question 36
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Which diseases in not vaccine preventable
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Lyme borreliosis
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Poliomyelitis
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Measles
Question 37
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The antibiotic of choice in treating diphtheria is
Question 38
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Strawberry tongue is characteristic of Ex which disease: - also in Kawasaki's disease
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Scarlet fever
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Measles
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Chickenpox
Question 39
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Which disease requires antítoxin serum as a first urgent step in the management of the patient
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measles
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diphtheria
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necrotizing fasciitis
Question 40
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The desquamation is a characteristic, albeit a late one, of which of the diseases
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Measles
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Scarlet fever
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Impetigo
Question 41
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Invasive infection with Streptecoccus pyogenes is a severe complication of
Question 42
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Chickenpox rash is characterized by
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maculae-papules-vesicles-crasts, in various stages of healing. - rashes appears in crops so have different healing
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vesicular rash ina. dermatomal distribution - seen in shingles reinfection
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maculae-papules-vesicles- pustulles- scabs, all in the same stage of development
Question 43
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Which virus has teratogenic effect in the first trimester of pregnancy
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Rubella
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Enteroviruses
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Measles
Question 44
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A 21-old male presented to ED with 2 weeks of low-grade fevers, fatigue. and myalgias. O/P - alert, pharyngeal erythema without exudate. a painful ulcer on the right buccal mucose, cervical lymphadenopahy and a fine erythematous macular rash on his upper chest. He reported he was sexually active with both men and women. Which test should be used to confirm your suspicion
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ELISA for HIV
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HIV 24 antigen
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VCA IgM for EBV
Question 45
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Which disease is vaccine preventable?
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Scarlet fever
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Measles
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Exanthema subitum
Question 46
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Which of the following statements is typical for pharyngeal diphtheria
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creamy bulky patches, firmly attached to the underlying tissues
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whitish patches on the tonsils and buccal mucosa, easily removable
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dirty gray patches, adherent to the. underlying tissues, spreading across the tonsils
Question 47
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In a case of infectious mononucleosis-like symptoms it is important to consider
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primary HIV infection
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neoplasms
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syphilis
Question 48
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A 5-year-old girl recently immigrated with her parents to the USA a month ago presented with low-grade fever, bloody nasal discharge, and extensive neck swelling. Her immunization record was not available. She was difficult to understand because of the language barrier; but she seemed to be having difficulty breathing. O/P in distress, T 38.3°C. RR 40/min, HR 140/min, PR 90/60 mm, swollen neck, oropharynx - dense greyish-white membranes spreading across the tonsils and covering uvula and soft palate.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Infectious mononucleosis
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Retropharyngeal abscess
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Diphtheria
Question 49
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A 5-year-old girl recently immigrated with her parents to the USA a month ago presented with low-grade fever, bloody nasal discharge, and extensive neck swelling. Her immunization record was not available. She was difficult to understand because of language barrier; but she seemed to be having difficulty breathing. O/P in distress, T 38,3°C. RR 40/min, HR 140/min, PR 90/60 mm, swollen neck, oropharynx - dense greyish-white membranes spreading across the tonsils and covering uvula and soft palate.
What should be the next step in the management of the patient?
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ceftriaxone
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aggressive rehydration
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antitoxin
Question 50
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A 5-year-old girl recently immigrated with her parents to the USA a month ago presented with low-grade fever, bloody nasal discharge, and extensive neck swelling. Her immunization record was not available. She was difficult to understand because of language barrier; but she seemed to be having difficulty breathing. O/P in distress, T 38,3°C. RR 40/min, HR 140/min, PR 90/60 mm, swollen neck, oropharynx - dense greyish-white membranes spreading across the tonsils and covering uvula and soft palate.
How this severe medical condition should have been prevented?
It could be prevented with a diphtheria toxoid containing [blank_start]vaccine (DTP, DTaP)[blank_end] given as part of the immunisation schedules with appropriate [blank_start]boosters[blank_end] given. The close contacts should be tested and given a [blank_start]booster[blank_end] course of the vaccine also
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vaccine (DTP, DTaP)
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booster
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boosters
Question 51
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The common complication of Chickenpox is
Question 52
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Tonsillitis, caused by EBV (Infectious mononucleosis) should be differentiated from
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Diphteria
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Necrotic angina
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Streptococcal angina
Question 53
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The rash of meningococcemia is
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hemorhagic-necrotic, localized predominantly in the lower limbs and the buttocks
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vesicular, with diffuse localization
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hives, variable
Question 54
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Which of the following statements concerning the Varicella-Zoster-Virus (VZV) infection is true?
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Infant whose mother was ill with Herpes Zoster one week after birth, is at risk of severe neonatal varicella and should receive VZV immunoglobulin
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most life-threatening complication of chickenpox during pregnancy is pneumonia
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congenital varicella syndrome usually occurs in infants whose mothers have suffered from Chicken pox late in pregnancy
Question 55
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The rash of Measles is
Question 56
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The evolution of the rash of Chickenpox is
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macula-papule-vesicle-crust
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macula-papule-brown pigmentation
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petechiae ecchymosis, suffusion
Question 57
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Pregnant in the 2nd LM has moprbilliform rash and negative serological test (RZHA) for Rubella
What is the next step?
Question 58
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The late complications of Scarlet fever the most often are
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carditis, glomerulonephritis, synovitis
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meningitis or encephalitis
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mastoiditis, sinusitis or otitis
Question 59
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Typical for Diphtheria are
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thick, dirty gray, removable hard deposits on the tonsils
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whitish easily removable deposits on the tonsils and buccal mucosa
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disease is widespread in Bulgaria
Question 60
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Which is NOT true of heterophile antibodies and Infectious mononucleosis?
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in a typical clinical manifestation they are sufficient to confirm the diagnosis
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in typical clinical manifestation with negative heterophile antibodies we are looking for antibodies to Ebstein-Bar virus
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heterophile bodies are formed in mononucleosis caused by CMV
Question 61
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Patients With Chickenpox are contagious
Question 62
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A 2-year-old child was having fever from 5-6 days as well as dry cough and hoarse voice, From the day before he came his skin was turning blue after coughing, his voice became almost silent and he also became very restless. He was brought to the Emergency center. Clinical status: impaired condition, acrocyanosis. temperature to 38,6°C. visibly swollen cervical lymph nodes. View of the throat revealed edema pharynx, dirty gray shiny deposits covering the tonsils, uvula and soft palate, the child cried soundless voice inspiratory tachydyspnea- 40/min, breathing was shallow with a circulation, without audible wheezing, heart rate - 158/ min. The remaining objective examination was normal.
The most likely diagnosis is
Question 63
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A 2-year-old child was having fever from 5-6 days as well as dry cough and hoarse voice, From the day before he came his skin was turning blue after coughing, his voice became almost silent and he also became very restless. He was brought to the Emergency center. Clinical status: impaired condition, acrocyanosis. temperature to 38,6°C. visibly swollen cervical lymph nodes. View of the throat revealed edema pharynx, dirty gray shiny deposits covering the tonsils, uvula and soft palate, the child cried soundless voice inspiratory tachydyspnea- 40/min, breathing was shallow with a circulation, without audible wheezing, heart rate - 158/ min. The remaining objective examination was normal.
The danger, in this case, is determined from
Question 64
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A 2-year-old child was having fever from 5-6 days as well as dry cough and hoarse voice, From the day before he came his skin was turning blue after coughing, his voice became almost silent and he also became very restless. He was brought to the Emergency center. Clinical status: impaired condition, acrocyanosis. temperature to 38,6°C. visibly swollen cervical lymph nodes. View of the throat revealed edema pharynx, dirty gray shiny deposits covering the tonsils, uvula and soft palate, the child cried soundless voice inspiratory tachydyspnea- 40/min, breathing was shallow with a circulation, without audible wheezing, heart rate - 158/ min. The remaining objective examination was normal.
What does the most urgent treatment in case involve?
Question 65
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A 2-year-old child was having fever from 5-6 days as well as dry cough and hoarse voice, From the day before he came his skin was turning blue after coughing, his voice became almost silent and he also became very restless. He was brought to the Emergency center. Clinical status: impaired condition, acrocyanosis. temperature to 38,6°C. visibly swollen cervical lymph nodes. View of the throat revealed edema pharynx, dirty gray shiny deposits covering the tonsils, uvula and soft palate, the child cried soundless voice inspiratory tachydyspnea- 40/min, breathing was shallow with a circulation, without audible wheezing, heart rate - 158/ min. The remaining objective examination was normal.
The most dangerous side effects due to serum were
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anaphylaxis
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serum sickness
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paresis