M6 FINAL COACHING EXAM - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) Koch's postulates include the following, EXCEPT A. The suspected microorganism
... [Show More] should be present in healthy organism B. The microorganism must be isolated and grown as pure culture in the laboratory C. The microorganism must initiate the symptoms of the disease in healthy organisms D. The microorganism must be re-isolated from the organisms and be cultured again in the laboratory Which of the following statements is/are CONSISTENT regarding the findings of Pasteur's Swan neck flask experiment? I. When heat was applied and flask was allowed to stand, no bacteria was found. II. When heat was applied and the neck of the flask was removed then allowed to stand, bacteria was found. III. When heat was applies and the flask was tilted sideways then allowed to stand, bacteria was present. A. I, II, and III B. I, II C. I only D. None of the given Characteristic of a EUKARYOTIC bacteria, EXCEPT A. Nuclear membrane B. 80s ribosome C. Absence of mitochondria D. Segmented genome Unicellular prokaryotic organism that divides by binary fission: A. Bacteria B. Fungi C. Protozoa D. Helminths Which of the following is/are found on the cell wall of a Klebsiella pneumoniae? I. Teichoic acid II. Porins III. Periplasmic space IV. Thick peptidoglycan layer A. I, II B. II, III C. III, IV D. I, IV Organisms that can grow at body temperature A. thermophiles B. psychrophiles C. acidophiles D. Mesophiles What is Biochemical Oxygen Demand A. Amount of oxygen in water sample B. Amount of bacteria in water sample C. Amount of drug in water sample D. Amount of undissolved matter in water sample This is a stage in the bacterial growth wherein the bacterial culture is in the period of balanced growth A. Log phase B. Lag phase C. Stationary phase D. Death phase This process of microbial decomposition of proteins produces H2S is also known as: A. Putrefaction B. Fermentation C. Denitrification D. A and B A sample of E. coli has been subjected to heat for a specified time and 90% of the cells have been destroyed. Which of the following terms best describes this event? A. Thermal death point B. Thermal death time C. Decimal reduction time D. Decimal reduction rate India ink is used to stain what microorganism? A. Candida albicans B. Aspergillus fumigatus C. Coccidioides immitis D. Cryptococcus neoformans This organelle is used for motility: A. Pseudopods B. Pili C. Flagella D. Cilia Special stains are used to visualize structure aside from the organism itself. Which of the following stain/s is/are used to visualize spores? I. Schaeffer-Fulton II. Malachite Green III. Carbolfuschin IV. Nigrosin A. I and III B. I and II C. II and III D. IV only Plates should be incubated A. Agar up B. Agar down C. A or B D. NOTA A non-mutual relationship between species, where one species benefits at the expense of the other A. Commensalism B. Mutualism C. Parasitism D. Symbiosis The following body structures normally contain indigenous microbial flora, except A. Skin B. Urethra C. Blood D. Oral cavity Which of the following is a normal flora of the intestines? I.. Lactobacillus spp. II. Bacteroides III. Bifidobacterium A. I, II, III B. I C. I, II D. II, III An index that measures the number of deaths due to a specific disease or condition within a susceptible population during a specific period. A. Morbidity rate B. Prevalence rate C. Mortality rate D. AOTA The sudden unexpected occurrence of a disease in a given population: A. Outbreak B. Pandemic C. Endemic D. Sporadic This period is characterized by generalized and unspecialized signs and symptoms such as body ache, feeling unwell and others. A. Decline phase B. Prodromal stage C. Illness stage D. Convalescence stage Common cold develops its signs and symptoms rapidly and lasts only for a short period of time. This is can be described as: A. Acute B. Subacute C. Chronic D. Latent An inanimate object capable of harboring and transmitting microorganisms. A. mite B. arthropod C. fomite D. vector The following are non-communicable diseases and are related to the lifestyle of the person. I. Cancer II. Diabetes mellitus Type II III. COPD IV. HIV/AIDS A. I, IV B. II, IV C. I, II, III D. II, III, IV These are sexually transmitted diseases except A. Trypanosomiasis B. Hepatitis B C. Lymphogranuloma venereum D. Chicken pox Mr. Macroleta forgot to wash his hands after going to the toilet. Later, he found himself preparing sausages for his meal. Which causative agent will most likely not be transmitted? I. Salmonella typhi II. Entamoeba histolytica III. Taenia solium IV. Toxoplasma gondi A. II B. II, IV C. IV D. NOTA The Philippine DOH warns the public against "wild" diseases. Which of the following does not belong to these diseases? A. Dengue B. Water borne diseases C. Influenza D. Leptospirosis E. None of the above Which of the following is/are ESKAPE pathogen/s? I. Acinetobacter baumannii II. Candida albicans III. Pseudomonas aeruginosa IV. Streptococcus pyogenes V. Staphylococcus epidermidis A. I, III, IV B. I and III C. V only D. I, II, III, IV E. I, III, V Bioterrorism is real. Which of the following agents are used as biological weapons? I. Variola major II. Bacillus anthracis III. Yersinia pestis IV. Rickettsia prowazeki A. I and III B. I, II and IV C. I, II, and III D. I, II, III, IV Interferons are proteins produced by tumor cells or host cells that are infected with viruses, bacteria and other unknown nucleic acids. Interferons that are obtained from lymphocytes are generally classified as A. Alpha - interferon B. Beta-interferon C. Gamma-interferon D. Delta-interferon Administration of a toxoid provides: A. naturally acquired active immunity B. naturally acquired passive immunity C. Artificially acquired active immunity D. Artificially acquired passive immunity Immunization for diphtheria and tetanus are given as: A. Antitoxin B. Toxoid C. Toxin D. NOTA Which of the following has an inactivated virus as its platform? A. Pfizer-BioNTech B. Sinovac Coronavac C. Oxford AstraZeneca D. Janssen Which of the following is administered as a single dose vaccine? A. Pfizer-BioNTech B. Sinovac Coronavac C. Oxford AstraZeneca D. Janssen Based on DOH recommendations, which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT? A. Pregnancy is not a contraindication to getting the COVID-19 vaccine B. Breastfeeding women can receive a COVID-19 vaccine. C. Patients with cancer and who are currently, or will be undergoing active chemotherapy may be vaccinated any time before and/or during chemotherapy sessions, if they have no other contraindications to the vaccine. D. None of the given As per DOH policy, COVID-19 booster vaccine may be given to adults A. At least two months after the second dose of a primary two-dose vaccine B. At least three months after the primary single-dose vaccine is given C. A and B D. None of the given National Center for Disease Prevention and Control belongs to what function cluster. A. Internal Management B. Health regulation C. External affairs D. Health regulation development Its main objective is attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health A. DOH B. WHO C. RHU D. MHU Its function is mainly to serve as an advisory body to the local executive or legislative on health related matters A. DOH B. WHO C. RHU D. MHU Under the UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IMPLEMENTERS PROJECT (UHCIP), which among the following is not included in the focuses of 5 critical Universal Health Care interventions A. reduction of infant mortality rate B. lowering under-five mortality rate C. reducing maternal mortality rated. D. Climate change related diseases The following is/are not a function of a pharmacist in the public health setting EXCEPT? I. Health screenings II. Establishing surveillance and epidemiologic analysis techniques in clinics III. Birth control and family planning IV. Substance abuse prevention A. II only B. I, II and IV C. II and III D. I, II III, IV The following are examples of micro-level public health activities of a pharmacist: I. Educates the community about drug abuse prevention II. Working in health policy planning, education and administration III. Providing drug-related information IV. Provision of hypertension screening in pharmacy A. I and IV B. II and III C. I, III, IV D. I, II, III Which of the following best describes the role of a pharmacist during a calamity? I. Discuss and educate people in evacuation centers on how to maintain sanitation standards II. Inform the people on how to prevent the spread of contagious diseases such in a crowded confined area III. Manage inventory of medicines and take it to the patients IV. Distribute water and food A. II and III B. I, II and IV C. I and III D. I, II, III A type of malnutrition associated with inadequate mastication, digestion, absorption, transport and excretion of nutrient A. Primary malnutrition B. Secondary malnutrition C. Undernutrition D. Overnutrition Objectives of the Emerging and Re-emerging infectious disease program I. Reduce public health impact of emerging and reemerging infectious diseases II. Strengthen surveillance, preparedness, and response to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. III. Capability building for management, prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging diseases that may pose epidemic/pandemic threat IV. Logistical support for drugs and vaccines for meningococcemia and anti-viral drugs and vaccine for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness. A. I, II, III, IV B. I, II, IV C. I, II D. II, IV Backyard gardening community project and putting of herbal plants are among the major activities under this program: A. Araw ng Sangkap Pinoy B. Nutrition Program C. National Drug Policy Program D. Herbal and Philippine Traditional Medicine An important component of gram staining that stains cell walls purple when combined with a suitable mordant A. lodine B. Crystal violet C. Acid alcohol D. Safranin Rod-shaped bacteria curved to form commas are known as A. Bacilli B. Cocci C. Spiral D. Vibrios This organelle is used for motility: A. Pseudopods B. Pili C. Flagella D. Cilia Advantage of a bacterium that is attributable to bacterial capsule A. Antiphagocytic B. Protection from dry, harsh environment C. Allows exchange of DNA between different bacteria D. NOTA The following are for endospores, except: A. Highly resistant to disinfectants B. Can survive for many years, especially in soil C. Produced under condition of nutritional deprivation D. Killed by heating at 101 degrees Celsius. Which of the following statements is the most important function of antibody in host defenses against bacteria? A. Activation of the lysozyme that degrades the cell wall. B. Engulfs bacteria or bacterial structures acting as antigens. C. Facilitation of phagocytosis D. Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. The main host defense against bacterial exotoxin A. Activated macrophages secreting proteases B. IgG and IgM antibodies C. Helper - T cells D. Modulation of host cell receptors in response to the toxin The lipopolysaccharide in the outer membrane of gram-negative cell wall that produced toxic and adverse effects to the host is known as: A. Tetanospasmin B. Aflatoxin C. Enterotoxin D. Endotoxin A process of gene transfer where the carrier of DNA is a virus A. Transduction B. Conjugation C. Transformation D. A&C [Show Less]