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WorksheetsQuiz on Filariasis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the primary causative agent of Filariasis?
Wuchereria bancrofti
Ascaris lumbricoides
Schistosoma mansoni
Plasmodium falciparum
Which of the following is a common symptom during the acute phase of Filariasis?
Lymphedema
Hydrocele
Fever
Elephantiasis
What is the incubation period for Filariasis?
2-3 months
6 months to 1 year
1-2 years
1-2 weeks
Which diagnostic test is best for detecting microfilariae in blood?
CT scan
Microscopic examination
Blood culture
Ultrasound
What is the drug of choice for treating Filariasis?
Albendazole
Doxycycline
Diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC)
Ivermectin
Which mosquito species is NOT a vector for Filariasis?
Toxorhynchites
Anopheles
Aedes
Culex
What is a characteristic sign of chronic Filariasis?
Hydrocele
Pitting edema
All of the above
Filarial abscess
What is the primary reservoir for the Filariasis-causing parasites?
Dogs
Humans
Cats
Birds
Which of the following is a manifestation of Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia?
Wheezing
Hydrocele
Lymphedema
Filarial abscess
What is the recommended nursing management for patients with lymphedema?
Limb elevation and skin care
Avoiding all physical activity
Encourage bed rest
Immediate surgery
