Fungal Infections Multiple Choice Questions PDF
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This document contains a set of multiple-choice questions about fungal infections. The questions cover topics such as prophylaxis, mechanisms of action, and treatments for different types of fungal infections, such as Pneumocystis and Cryptococcus. The questions are suitable for medical students and professionals.
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🙂: Generate multiple-choice questions 🤖 Smallpdf.com: Questions: 1. What is the recommended prophylaxis for Pneumocystis infections? A. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 960mg daily B. Dapsone with trimethoprim C. Clindamycin with primaquine D. Atovaquone 2. Which drug class does Posaconazol...
🙂: Generate multiple-choice questions 🤖 Smallpdf.com: Questions: 1. What is the recommended prophylaxis for Pneumocystis infections? A. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 960mg daily B. Dapsone with trimethoprim C. Clindamycin with primaquine D. Atovaquone 2. Which drug class does Posaconazole belong to? A. Triazole B. Echinocandin C. Polyene D. Pyrimidine 3. What is the mechanism of action of Posaconazole? A. Inhibits ergosterol cell wall synthesis B. Inhibits beta-glucan synthesis C. Inhibits DNA synthesis D. Inhibits protein synthesis 4. What is the loading dose for invasive infections using Posaconazole in tablet form? A. 100mg once daily B. 200mg once daily C. 300mg twice daily D. 400mg twice daily 5. Which of the following is a type of fungal infection mentioned in the document? A. Pneumocystis B. Staphylococcus C. Escherichia coli D. Streptococcus 🤖 Smallpdf.com: Questions: 6. What is the recommended induction therapy for severe pulmonary Cryptococcus infection? A. Liposomal amphotericin B 10mg/kg ONE DOSE + Flucytosine 25 mg/kg every 6 hours + Fluconazole 1200 mg once daily B. Fluconazole 400-800mg daily for 8 weeks C. Amphotericin B 3-4 mg/kg for 14 days D. Flucytosine 200mg daily for 12 months 7. Which drug is used for maintenance therapy in mild Cryptococcus infections? A. Flucytosine 200mg daily B. Fluconazole 200mg daily C. Voriconazole 400mg daily D. Posaconazole 300mg once daily 8. What is the mechanism of action of Posaconazole? A. Inhibits ergosterol cell wall synthesis B. Inhibits DNA synthesis C. Inhibits protein synthesis D. Inhibits RNA synthesis 9. What is the duration of consolidation therapy for severe pulmonary Cryptococcus infection? A. 2 weeks B. 8 weeks C. 12 months D. 6-12 months 10. Which imaging technique is NOT mentioned for the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections? A. High resolution CT scan B. MRI C. Ultrasound D. PET-CT scan Answers: 🙂: Make the questions harder 🤖 Smallpdf.com: Questions: 11. What is the recommended prophylaxis for Pneumocystis infections if Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is not tolerated? A. 960mg daily B. 960mg 3 times weekly C. 480mg daily D. 960mg twice weekly 12. Which drug is NOT listed as an alternative treatment for Pneumocystis infections? A. Dapsone with trimethoprim B. Clindamycin with primaquine C. Atovaquone D. Fluconazole 13. What is the drug class of Posaconazole? A. Triazole B. Echinocandin C. Polyene D. Pyrimidine 14. What is the loading dose of Voriconazole? A. 6mg/kg B. 4mg/kg C. 2.5mg/kg D. 8mg/kg 15. Which of the following is a common symptom of invasive fungal infections? A. Fever and chills B. Nausea and vomiting C. Rash D. Diarrhea
