#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of tuberculosis?
Headache
Cough lasting more than 2 weeks
Stomach pain
Joint pain
#2
What is the primary cause of tuberculosis?
Bacteria
Virus
Fungus
Parasite
#3
Which type of tuberculosis primarily affects the lungs?
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Miliary tuberculosis
Latent tuberculosis
#4
What is the BCG vaccine primarily used for?
Preventing tuberculosis
Treating active tuberculosis
Managing symptoms of tuberculosis
Preventing influenza
#5
What is the primary mode of transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Airborne droplets
Waterborne contamination
Sexual transmission
Ingestion of contaminated food
#6
Which test is commonly used for the initial screening of tuberculosis?
Chest X-ray
Blood culture
Skin test (PPD)
Sputum culture
#7
What is the standard treatment duration for drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis?
4 weeks
6 months
12 months
2 years
#8
What is the Mantoux test used for in tuberculosis diagnosis?
Detecting antibodies in blood
Measuring lung capacity
Identifying specific TB bacteria
Assessing immune response to TB proteins
#9
Which population is considered at a higher risk for tuberculosis?
Teenagers
Elderly individuals
Athletes
Vegetarians
#10
Which laboratory test is commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of active tuberculosis?
Gram staining
Tuberculin skin test
Sputum smear microscopy
Serological test
#11
What is the primary goal of tuberculosis contact tracing?
Isolating infected individuals
Identifying and treating individuals at risk of TB
Vaccinating the entire population
Implementing quarantine measures
#12
Which drug is a first-line medication for the treatment of tuberculosis?
Ciprofloxacin
Isoniazid
Amoxicillin
Fluconazole
#13
What is the main purpose of the GeneXpert test in tuberculosis diagnosis?
Detecting drug resistance
Measuring lung capacity
Identifying specific TB bacteria
Assessing immune response
#14
In the context of tuberculosis, what does MDR-TB stand for?
Mild Drug Reaction - Tuberculosis
Multi-Drug Resistance - Tuberculosis
Mycobacterial Disease Regression - Tuberculosis
Minimal Diagnostic Radiography - Tuberculosis
#15
Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated tuberculosis?
Hypertension
Hepatitis
Renal failure
Pneumothorax
#16
In drug-resistant tuberculosis, what does XDR-TB stand for?
Extreme Drug Resistance - Tuberculosis
Expanded Drug Regimen - Tuberculosis
Extrapulmonary Disease Risk - Tuberculosis
Extended Duration of Treatment - Tuberculosis
#17
Which group is more likely to develop severe forms of tuberculosis, such as disseminated or miliary TB?
Children
Adults
Immunocompromised individuals
Athletes