#1
Which bacterium causes tuberculosis?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Haemophilus influenzae
Staphylococcus aureus
#2
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of tuberculosis?
Persistent cough
Fever
Weight gain
Night sweats
#3
Which type of tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs?
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Miliary tuberculosis
Latent tuberculosis infection
#4
What is the primary diagnostic test for tuberculosis?
Blood culture
Sputum smear microscopy
Chest X-ray
Urinalysis
#5
Which drug is NOT typically included in the first-line treatment regimen for tuberculosis?
Isoniazid
Rifampicin
Streptomycin
Ethambutol
#6
What is the most common route of transmission for tuberculosis?
Airborne droplets
Direct contact with infected skin lesions
Ingestion of contaminated food or water
Sexual transmission
#7
Which population group is at the highest risk for developing tuberculosis?
Children under 5 years old
Adults over 65 years old
Healthcare workers
People living with HIV/AIDS
#8
What is the recommended strategy for preventing the spread of tuberculosis in healthcare settings?
Routine use of face masks by healthcare workers
Annual tuberculosis screening for all hospital employees
Isolation of patients with suspected or confirmed tuberculosis
Regular use of antibiotics prophylactically
#9
Which of the following is a common side effect of rifampicin?
Peripheral neuropathy
Red-orange discoloration of bodily fluids
Ototoxicity
Hepatotoxicity
#10
What is the standard duration of treatment for drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis?
2 months
4 months
6 months
12 months
#11
What is the primary mechanism of action of isoniazid in tuberculosis treatment?
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
Disruption of DNA replication
Inhibition of RNA synthesis
Inhibition of mycolic acid synthesis
#12
What is the primary mode of action of pyrazinamide in tuberculosis treatment?
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
Disruption of DNA replication
Disruption of RNA synthesis
Disruption of mycobacterial membrane permeability
#13
What is the primary mechanism of action of ethambutol in tuberculosis treatment?
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
Disruption of DNA replication
Inhibition of RNA synthesis
Inhibition of mycobacterial membrane permeability
#14
What is the recommended treatment regimen for drug-resistant tuberculosis?
Same as drug-sensitive tuberculosis
Shorter duration of treatment
Longer duration of treatment with second-line drugs
No specific treatment regimen
#15
Which of the following is a complication associated with long-term use of isoniazid?
Peripheral neuropathy
Hepatitis
Nephrotoxicity
Optic neuritis