Complex Vocabulary with MCQs

What is tuberculosis?

• A fungal skin infection

• A bacterial infection affecting mainly the lungs

• A viral infection spread by mosquitoes

• A genetic disorder

Which of the following is an example of tuberculosis transmission?

• Sharing cutlery

• Breathing air near an infected person coughing

• Swimming in the same pool

• Touching contaminated clothing

The term Mycobacterium tuberculosis refers to:

• The virus that causes malaria

• The bacteria responsible for TB

• The medicine that treats TB

• The vaccine against TB

Which is an example of a disease caused by Mycobacterium?

• Influenza

• Tuberculosis

• COVID-19

• Ringworm

What does contagious mean?

• Resistant to drugs

• Able to spread from one person to another

• A symptom of illness

• Curable by antibiotics only

Which of the following is an example of a contagious disease?

• Diabetes

• Tuberculosis

• Cancer

Which best defines antibiotics?

• Chemicals used to kill viruses

• Medicines that treat bacterial infections

• Vaccines to prevent disease

• Supplements for nutrition

Which example correctly shows antibiotic use?

• Taking isoniazid for TB treatment

• Getting the BCG vaccine for TB prevention

• Taking insulin for diabetes

• Drinking fluids for dehydration

What is immunotherapy?

• A treatment that strengthens or modifies the immune system

• A type of antibiotic therapy

• A cure for viral infections

• A vaccine booster

Which is an example of immunotherapy?

• Using corticosteroids for TB

• Receiving checkpoint inhibitors for cancer treatment

• Taking painkillers for fever

• Applying bandages to a wound