Medical Quiz

Pathogens Quiz

Sabrina has the flu. Her neighbor suggests she get a prescription for an antibiotic, but Sabrina’s mothers says that antibiotics would not help in this situation. Why?

A. the flu is caused by a virus, and it cannot be treated with an antibiotic.

B. the flu is caused by a fungus, and it must be treated with antifungal medication

C. the flu is caused by a parasitic worm, and must be treated with an anti-parasitic medication

D. the flu is caused by a bacterium, and it cannot be treated with an antibiotic.

Select your answer:
         


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Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa Fungi Infant Nutrition Diseases and Preventions CABG Surgery Integumentary System: Skin Disorder Human Circulatory System Organisms Musculoskeletal Vocabulary Types of Doctors Neuroanatomy Viruses Biomolecules Cancer & Cell Cycle Blood & Blood Vessels Microbial Growth & Nutrition Blood and Bones

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Organisms that eat both plants and meat are called ______________.

A. omnivores

B. herbivores

C. autotrophs

D. carnivores


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A. Tuberculous peritonitis

B. Pyogenic abscess

C. Acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis

D. Moist gangrene