Strep pneumoniae - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of these conditions would NOT affect the ability of Streptococcus mutans to attach to teeth? - The absence of Actinomyces, a bacterium that can be part of dental plaque cell wall components - M proteins: mediates attachment and resists phagocytosis (strep. pyogenes) Opa protein: assist attachment and recept mediated endocytosis, inhibs helper t cells (n. gonorrhoeae) Mycolic acid: Waxy, resists digestion (mycobacterium TB) Pathogenicity - The ability to cause disease Virulence - the...

A 10-year-old boy presents with a two day history of sore throat, fever and headache. He denies cough, significant rhinnorhea or head congestion. Physical exam is remarkable for enlarged, erythematous tonsils with a pharyngeal whitish exudate. He has marked lymphadenopathy over his anterior cervical lymphoid chain. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Mononucleosis B. Sinusitis C. Strep throat D. Tonsillolithiasis - Correct Answer ( C ) Explanation: "Strep throat" caused by Group A B...

FNP Board review questions with 100% correct answers A 24-year old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medicines D) Length of time she has been coughing - Correct Answer ️️ -D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you...

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Rhinitis correct answers - inflammation of nasal mucosa - "hay fever" or "allergies" Rhinitis Manifestations correct answers - headache - nasal irritation and congestion - sneezing and rhinorrhea Rhinitis Interventions correct answers - antihistamines, leukotriene inhibitors, mast cell stabilizers, decongestants, antipyretics, antibiotics - supportive therapy - complementary and alternative therapy -- vitamin c, zinc, etc Sinusitis correct answers - inflammation of sinus mucous...

FNP 2 exam 1 practice questions with 100% correct answers The bacterium responsible for the highest mortality in pts with CAP is: A. Strep Pneumo B. Mycoplasma pneumo C. Moraxella catarrhalis D. Haemophilus influenzae - Correct Answer ️️ -Streptococcus pneumoniae When initially treating adults for bronchitis, which would the NP be least likely to order? A. Expectorants B. Antibiotics C. Bronchodilators D. Antitussives - Correct Answer ️️ -B. Antibiotics What is the least comm...

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AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Streptococcus pneumoniae - Correct Answer Common name is Pneumococcus , Also exists in pairs and described as a diplococcus , Organism has a capsule The causative agent of scarlet fever is staphylococcus aureus - Correct Answer False The meningococcus enters the body by the nose and mouth - Correct Answer True Which of the following organisms enters the body by the genital system? - Correct Answer Gonorrhea Oph...