Parasitic and Helminth Diseases
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- Q1
Which of the is not a Roundworm (nematodes)?
Taenia solium and saginatum
Enterobiasis
Ascariasis
Necatoriasis and Ancylostoma duodenale
120s - Q2
Taenia solium and saginatum is which of the following?
Amebiasis
Tapeworms
Roundworms
Toxoplasmosis
120s - Q3
Which of the following is the most prevalent helminth infection in the world?
Ancyloctoma duodenale
Ascaris lumbricoides
Enterobius vermicularis
Necator americanus
120s - Q4
Which of the is the leading cause of maternal and child morbidity in developing countries?
Taenia solium and saginatum
Enterobiasis
Ascariasis
Necatoriasis and Ancylostoma duodenale
120s - Q5
Which way does Ascaris lumbricoides infect the body?
Sexually Transmitted
Fecal-oral
Direct Contact
120s - Q6
T/F- Cockroaches, flies, wind, and money can carry Ascaris lumbricoides eggs?
False
True
120s - Q7
T/F- Ascaris lumbricoides eggs can be destroyed by sunlight, high temperatures and desiccation?
False
True
120s - Q8
T/F- Ascaris lumbricoides eggs embryonate but do not hatch until ingested by man
False
True
120s - Q9
Which of the following is the most common sign of the re-ingestion of the Ascariasis worm?
GI Symptoms
Passing segments in Stool
Rash
Cough
120s - Q10
How long do Ascariasis adult worms live?
1-2 years
30 days
6 months
2-3 months
120s - Q11
T/F- severe infections of Ascariasis present with malnutrition in children
True
False
120s - Q12
T/F- Stool microscopy where eggs are identified on direct stool examination, is the easiest identification of Ascariasis?
False
True
120s - Q13
Which of the following is the best treatment for Ascariasis?
Topical Permethrin apply and leave on for 8-14 hr, then wash off
Albendazole 400mg PO x 1
Pyrantel Pamoate per OTC box label
Doxycycline for 14-21 days
120s - Q14
Which of the following is a Pinworm?
Enterobius vermicularis
Ascaris lumbricoides
Necator americanus
Ancyloctoma duodenale
120s - Q15
T/F- For Enterobius vermicularis, both humans and animals can be affected?
True
False
120s