Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

All of the following pertain to coccidioidomycosis, except

Accepted Answer

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. 
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. A

Question 4

Ergotism is caused by

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 5

Amphotericin B, nystatin, and the imidazoles are all

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

All of the following are fungal allergies, except

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Fungal spores are common allergens that cause hypersensitivities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most mycoses are not communicable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dermatophyte spores can survive for years on fomites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Characteristics of Histoplasma capsulatum include

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 18

The typical transmission of dimorphic fungi is inhalation of _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which is incorrect about histoplasmosis?

Accepted Answer

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 tract 
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 tract

Question 20

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. 
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.

Exam 22: The Fungi of Medical Importance

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

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

All of the following pertain to coccidioidomycosis, except

Ergotism is caused by

Amphotericin B, nystatin, and the imidazoles are all

All of the following are fungal allergies, except

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

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

Fungal spores are common allergens that cause hypersensitivities.

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

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

Most mycoses are not communicable.

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

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

Dermatophyte spores can survive for years on fomites.

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

Characteristics of Histoplasma capsulatum include

The typical transmission of dimorphic fungi is inhalation of _____.

Which is incorrect about histoplasmosis?

Chromoblastomycosis

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