WorksheetsNeuroscience
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
We can find any normal flora in the central nervous system, e.g Staphylococcus epidermidis
a)
True
b)
False
2.
The Botulinum toxin causes botulism through this mechanism
a)
Cleavage of SNARE protein causing spastic paralysis
b)
Orally ingested toxin complexes will cross the intestinal barrier
c)
In the blood circulation, the toxin exists as complex form with albumins and binds to neurons
d)
After absorption, the neurotoxin complex will first enter the blood stream, and then the lymphatic system
3.
The following statement is TRUE regarding tetanus toxin:
a)
Tetanus imunoglobulin (TIG) is recommended for all person with tetanus to neutralize toxin
b)
TIG can help remove both bound and free tetanus toxin
c)
TIG can still affect the toxin bound at the nerve ending
d)
The toxin will interfere GABA neurotransmitter so that the patient suffer from flaccid paralysis
4.
Predicting the cause of meningitis can be done based on this/these factor(s) (Can be >1)
a)
Age of the patient
b)
Physical examination
c)
Onset of the meningits
d)
Underlying disease
5.
The less common cause of meningitis in neonates is
a)
Group B Streptococcus
b)
E.coli
c)
L.monocytogenes
d)
Herpes simplex virus
6.
Ptechia-purpura can be found in central nervous infection caused by:
a)
Enteroviruses
b)
Herpesviruses
c)
Meningococcus
d)
Staphylococcus
7.
The following examination with high sensitivity to detect tuberculous meningitis is:
a)
Acid-fast smear
b)
Culture
c)
Nucleic acid amplification
d)
Serology
8.
The longest poliovirus shedding can be found in which of specimens?
a)
Blood
b)
Cerebrospinal fluid
c)
Urine
d)
Stool
9.
Penetration of microbial pathogens into the central nervous system can be achived through this/these mechanism(s) (Can be >1)
a)
Penetrating the blood-brain barrier
b)
via trigeminal nerve
c)
via peripheral nerve
10.
The characteristic of Clostridium botulinum (can be >1)
a)
Gram negative rods
b)
Spore-forming
c)
Obligate aerobes
d)
Can be found in improper canned food
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