Streptococcus pneumoniae - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The pulmonary form of anthrax is known as - Valley fever - Walking pneumonia - Farmers' lung - Woolsorters disease - Answer-Woolsorters disease Streptococci are unable to synthesize the enzyme - Catalase - Kinase - Hyaluronidase - Lipase - Answer-Catalase (Organisms that synthesize the enzyme catalase are able to protect themselves from the killing effects of H2O2 by converting it to H2O and O2. Streptococci are unable to do this) Which of the following is NOT appropriate when descr...

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 - D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build your ddx Acute cough < 3 weeks: bronchitis, sinusitis, PND, exacerbat...

What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in children under five years of age? a) Neisseria meningitides b) Group B Streptococci c) Streptococcus pneumoniae d) Haemophilus influenzae type B - d) Haemophilus influenzae type B How is "giardiasis" usually transmitted to others? a) Person-to-person transfer of cysts from the feces of the infected individual b) Drinking unfiltered water from streams and lakes c) Drinking unboiled water from streams and lakes d) Drinking inadequ...

FNP Board review questions 2023 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 - ANSWER D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build ...

NSG Focused on Respiratory Exam Review Questions and A Level Marking Scheme Latest 2024/2025 When asthma is suspected, which of the following is NOT useful in making a diagnosis? Decreased FEV1/FVC ratio Decreased FEV1 Some reversibility with administration of bronchodilator Peak flow meter reading - correct answer Peak flow meter reading The following criterion is considered a positive finding when determining whether a patient with asthma can be safely monitored and treated at home...

Microbiology CSMLS Review Questions And Answers 2024 A+ Review Test The pulmonary form of anthrax is known as - Valley fever - Walking pneumonia - Farmers' lung - Woolsorters disease - Correct Answer-Woolsorters disease Streptococci are unable to synthesize the enzyme - Catalase - Kinase - Hyaluronidase - Lipase - Correct Answer-Catalase (Organisms that synthesize the enzyme catalase are able to protect themselves from the killing effects of H2O2 by converting it to H2O and O2. Str...

AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Study Guide with complete solutions. Streptococcus pneumoniae ️ 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 ️ False The meningococcus enters the body by the nose and mouth ️ True Which of the following organisms enters the body by the genital system? ️ Gonorrhea Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by the Gonococcus ️ True A no...

CSMLS Exam Review Question and answers already passed CSMLS Exam Review B A fingernail has been fixed in formalin, routinely processed, and embedded in paraffin. The tissue is found to be very hard to cut. Which of the following procedures on the block will preserve the tissue components, improve the section quality, and make it easier to cut sections? A) Treat with decalcifying agent B) Soaking in a solution that softens keratin C) Soaking in water D) Warming the block slightly C...

The posterior fontanel should be completely closed by: 3 months On auscultation of the chest, a split s2 is best heard at: A: 2 ICS, right sternal border B: 2 ICS, Left sternal border C: 5th ICS, midclavicular line D: 4 ICS, left sternal border 2nd ICS left sternal border The most common type of skin malignancy in the united states is: A: squamous cell skin cancer B: Basal cell carcinoma C: Melanoma D: dysplastic nevi Basal Cell Carcinoma All of the following pati...

A 19-year-old male college student presents with a 4-day history of fever, headache, sore throat, myalgia, malaise, and a nonproductive cough. On examination, you note an erythematous pharynx without exudate. The lung examination is unimpressive. A chest x-ray reveals a right-sided lower lobe patchy infiltrate. Which of the following is the most likely cause? (A) Klebsiella pneumoniae (B) Mycoplasma pneumoniae (C) Staphylococcus aureus (D) Streptococcus pneumoniae (E) Viral pneumonia c...