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Examples of opportunistic infections are pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis carinii and oral ________, which is caused by Candida (a fungus found commonly in the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina).

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Question 2

Bacterial species that retain the purple dye even after the decolorizer is added and appear blue or violet are referred to as ________ ________ bacteria.

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Question 3

An example of a subcellular microorganism is a ___.

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A)   virus
B)   bacterium
C)   protozoan
D)   fungus
E)   helminthF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Acid-fast stain is a ____.

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A)   preparation of a specimen in a liquid that allows the organisms to remain alive and mobile
B)   staining procedure for identifying bacteria with a waxy cell wall
C)   smear in which a specimen is spread thinly and unevenly across a slide
D)   sample of the specimen placed in a substance that allows microorganisms to grow
E)   staining procedure that identifies anaerobic bacteriaF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

A(n) ________ infestation can cause anal itching, as well as nighttime restlessness due to anal itching.

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Question 6

The determination of the type of pathogen on a culture plate is referred to as a(n) ________ analysis of the specimen.

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Question 7

Bacteria that grow best in the presence of oxygen are referred to as ________.

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Question 8

Which classification of microorganisms contains protozoans, fungi, and parasites?

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A)   Subcellular
B)   Prokaryotic
C)   Eukaryotic
D)   Bacteria
E)   VirusesF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

A(n) ________ ________ stain is used to identify bacteria that have a waxy cell wall, such as the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.

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Question 10

Streptococci are configured in ____.

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A)   chains
B)   pairs
C)   grapelike clusters
D)   spirals
E)   tripletsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following reproduce by budding?

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A)   Viruses
B)   Protozoans
C)   Yeasts
D)   Molds
E)   ParasitesF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A pathogen that is made of protein, is very small, and has no nucleic acid is a(n) ________.

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Question 13

Which of the following specimens would you expect the physician to order if he or she suspects a patient has tuberculosis?

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A)   Stool specimen
B)   Wound specimen
C)   Throat culture specimen
D)   Sputum specimen
E)   Blood specimenF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Determination of the type of pathogen is called ____.

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A)   quantitative analysis
B)   sensitivity testing
C)   qualitative analysis
D)   staining
E)   inoculationF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is a guideline for the preparation and transportation of a specimen to an outside laboratory for pathologic study?

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A)   Use whatever collection device is available
B)   Maintain the sample in a state as close to its original state as possible
C)   Use the same specimen for both microbiologic and pathologic examination
D)   Keep the specimens in a heated environment after obtaining them
E)   Obtain the specimen after the patient has started taking an antimicrobialF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Organisms that can grow in either an aerobic or an anaerobic environment are said to be ________.

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Question 17

The fifth most common cause of death worldwide from infectious disease is ________.

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Question 18

Three-year-old Tyler's parents report that he has had a runny nose and a mild cough for the last several days. They brought him to the clinic because the coughing has become "terrible" during the past 24 hours. While getting the history from the parents, you notice a "whoop" sound as Tyler inhales after a severe coughing spell. Which of the following diseases is the most probable cause of Tyler's cough?

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A)   Tetanus
B)   Diphtheria
C)   Croup
D)   Rubella
E)   PertussisF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

Bacteria that grow best in the absence of oxygen are referred to as ________.

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Question 20

In which of the following is a specimen spread thinly and unevenly across a slide?

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A)   Stain
B)   Smear
C)   Culture
D)   Wet mount
E)   C&SF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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