60 Questions
What is the presence of a microbe in the human body without an inflammatory response?
Colonisation
What is the term used to describe the presence of viable bacteria in the blood?
Bacteraemia
Which of the following is a common source of bacteria in the community?
E coli
What is the normal pH of the vagina due to the presence of Lactobacillus?
4-4.5
Which of the following is a Gram +ve cocci in chains?
Streptococcus pyogenes
What is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia?
S.pneumoniae
Which of the following is NOT a normal mouth coloniser?
E coli
What is the primary cause of bacterial conjunctivitis in children?
Haemophilus influenzae
Which of the following is a complication of tonsillitis?
All of the above
What is the term used to describe the systemic inflammatory response to an infection?
Sepsis
What is the recommended treatment for impetigo?
Fusidic acid
Which of the following is a common cause of Acute Exacerbation of COPD?
H.influenzae
What is the Lancefield classification used for?
Identifying Beta haemolytic streptococci
Which of the following is a symptom of orbital cellulitis?
Painful eye movements
What is the recommended treatment for acute bacterial prostatitis?
Ciprofloxacin for 28 days
Which of the following is a cause of viral conjunctivitis?
Adenovirus
What is the recommended treatment for middle ear infections?
Amoxicillin
Which of the following is a complication of UTI?
Acute bacterial prostatitis
What is the recommended treatment for candida infection?
Clotrimazole pessary
What is the recommended treatment for STIs?
Doxycycline
What is the primary difference between colonisation and infection?
The presence of a microbe in the human body with an inflammatory response
Which of the following bacteria is commonly associated with skin infections and is often referred to as MRSA?
S. aureus
What is the primary function of Lactobacillus in the vaginal flora?
Producing lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide
Which of the following bacteria is commonly associated with respiratory infections and is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia?
S. pneumoniae
What is the term used to describe the presence of viable bacteria in the blood and the systemic inflammatory response to an infection?
Bacteraemia and sepsis
Which of the following bacteria is commonly associated with wound infections and is often referred to as a hospital-acquired infection?
S. aureus
What is the primary characteristic of Group A streptococcus?
Catalase -ve haemolysis
Which of the following is a common source of bacteria in the hospital setting?
All of the above
What is the primary characteristic of normal vaginal flora?
Producing lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide
Which of the following is a common cause of Acute Exacerbation of COPD?
H. influenzae
What is the typical duration of a middle ear infection without antibiotics?
4 days
What is the primary reason to refer a patient with a sore throat?
Difficulty breathing
What is the typical antibiotic used to treat acute sinusitis in children?
Amoxicillin
What is the primary cause of orbital cellulitis?
Paranasal sinus infection
What is the primary treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis in children?
Topical antibiotics
What is the primary complication of tonsillitis?
All of the above
What is the primary antibiotic used to treat acute bacterial prostatitis?
Ciprofloxacin
What is the primary cause of impetigo?
Staphylococcal infection
What is the primary significance of a high vaginal swab in the diagnosis of STIs?
To diagnose Chlamydial infection
What is the primary importance of writing prescriptions in ink?
To prevent forgery
Which bacterial infection requires a high index of suspicion for immediate referral?
Sore throat with stridor and breathing difficulty
What is the term used to describe the presence of microbes in the human body that causes inflammation?
Infection
Which antibiotic is not recommended for children in the treatment of acute sinusitis?
Doxycycline
Which of the following bacteria is commonly associated with respiratory infections and is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia in the community?
S pneumoniae
What is the primary difference between bacterial and viral conjunctivitis?
Systemic symptoms
What is the normal pH of the vagina due to the presence of which microbe?
Lactobacillus
Which infection is often associated with paranasal sinuses?
Orbital cellulitis
Which of the following is a complication of urinary tract infections?
Sepsis
What is the primary indication for antibiotics in the treatment of acute sinusitis?
Worsening of symptoms after 10 days
Which of the following bacteria is commonly associated with skin infections and is often referred to as a hospital-acquired infection?
S aureus
Which infection is a rare complication of UTI?
Acute bacterial prostatitis
What is the primary characteristic of Group A streptococcus?
Gram +ve cocci in chains
What is the primary treatment for fungal infections such as candida?
Fluconazole
Which of the following is a common cause of Acute Exacerbation of COPD?
H influenzae
Which infection is often associated with a high vaginal swab for culture?
STI
What is the primary difference between colonisation and infection?
Inflammatory response
What is the primary indication for prescription writing in ink?
Legal purposes
Which of the following is a normal mouth coloniser?
S viridans
Which infection is often associated with a cheesy white discharge?
Candida
What is the primary importance of Lactobacillus in the vaginal flora?
Production of lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide
Test your knowledge on the differences between colonisation, infection, bacteraemia, and sepsis. Learn about the sources of bacteria in both community and hospital settings, including E coli, S pneumoniae, and more.
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