Question 1

Amphotericin B is an over-the-counter drug to treat athlete's foot.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most common route of transmission for true pathogenic fungi is ingestion of spores.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Ergotism is caused by

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A)  ingesting Amanita phalloides, the death-angel mushroom.
B)  ingesting aflatoxin.
C)  inhaling Stachybotrys spores and toxins.
D)  ingesting alkaloids from Claviceps purpurea on rye plants.
E)  inhaling Rhizopus spores.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Fungal spores are common allergens that cause hypersensitivities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Dermatophytes digest the protein _____, found in the skin, hair, and nails.

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The answer of Dermatophytes digest the protein _____, found in...

Question 6

Dermatophyte spores can survive for years on fomites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most mycoses are not communicable.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_____ are superficial mycoses that cause white masses or dark masses to develop on the hair shaft.

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The answer of _____ are superficial mycoses that cause white...

Question 9

Which of the following are likely to predispose patients to fungal infections?

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A)  cancer
B)  AIDS
C)  tuberculosis
D)  malnutrition
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

The typical transmission of dimorphic fungi is inhalation of _____.

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The answer of The typical transmission of dimorphic fungi is...

Question 11

Thermal dimorphism is associated with opportunistic fungi and never seen in true fungal pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Sabouraud's dextrose agar is a lab medium for supporting growth of fungi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is incorrect about histoplasmosis?

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A)  pathogen grows inside macrophages
B)  transmitted by inhalation of spores
C)  respiratory infections range from mild to severe
D)  chronic cases have symptoms similar to tuberculosis
E)  never spreads to sites outside the respiratory tractF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

All of the following pertain to coccidioidomycosis, except

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A)  the pathogen grows best in soil with bird and bat guano.
B)  fungomas occur in the lungs of those infected
C)  it is transmitted by inhalation of arthrospores.
D)  it often has symptoms of fever, chest pain, cough, headache, malaise.
E)  it is also called Valley Fever.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E) A

Question 15

Patient's with madura foot develop swollen, ulcerative, tumor-like skin lesions called mycetomas.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

All of the following are fungal allergies, except

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A)  bark stripper's disease.
B)  farmer's lung.
C)  teapicker's lung.
D)  thrush.
E)  All of the above.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Amphotericin B, nystatin, and the imidazoles are all

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A)  mycotoxins.
B)  fungal enzymes.
C)  antifungal drugs.
D)  culture media supplements for fungi.
E)  None of the choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Sporotrichosis is associated with soil high in pigeon droppings that is introduced into subcutaneous tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Chromoblastomycosis

Accepted Answer

A)  is caused by saprobes with dark-pigmented mycelia and spores.
B)  is caused by dimorphic fungi.
C)  is a systemic infection.
D)  is a serious respiratory tract infection.
E)  has a peak incidence in Alaska.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Characteristics of Histoplasma capsulatum include

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A)  it grows in moist soil, rich in nitrogen from bird and bat guano.
B)  it is a yeast with a capsule.
C)  it is a dermatophyte.
D)  it grows in dry, arid soil.
E)  None of the choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 22: The Fungi of Medical Importance

Amphotericin B is an over-the-counter drug to treat athlete's foot.

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The most common route of transmission for true pathogenic fungi is ingestion of spores.

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Ergotism is caused by

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Fungal spores are common allergens that cause hypersensitivities.

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Dermatophytes digest the protein _____, found in the skin, hair, and nails.

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Dermatophyte spores can survive for years on fomites.

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Most mycoses are not communicable.

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_____ are superficial mycoses that cause white masses or dark masses to develop on the hair shaft.

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Which of the following are likely to predispose patients to fungal infections?

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The typical transmission of dimorphic fungi is inhalation of _____.

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Thermal dimorphism is associated with opportunistic fungi and never seen in true fungal pathogens.

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Sabouraud's dextrose agar is a lab medium for supporting growth of fungi.

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Which is incorrect about histoplasmosis?

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All of the following pertain to coccidioidomycosis, except

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Patient's with madura foot develop swollen, ulcerative, tumor-like skin lesions called mycetomas.

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All of the following are fungal allergies, except

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Amphotericin B, nystatin, and the imidazoles are all

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Sporotrichosis is associated with soil high in pigeon droppings that is introduced into subcutaneous tissue.

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Chromoblastomycosis

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Characteristics of Histoplasma capsulatum include

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