Clinical Infectious Diseases And Dermatological Disorders Assessment Practice Tests

Question 1

What is the standard first-line topical treatment for mild non-bullous impetigo?

Accepted Answer

Mupirocin

Answer

Oral flucloxacillin

Answer

Topical hydrocortisone

Answer

Oral azithromycin

Question 2

Which clinical feature best distinguishes erysipelas from cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Raised, demarcated borders

Answer

Rapid onset of fever

Answer

Presence of purulent discharge

Answer

Unilateral limb involvement

Question 3

Orbital cellulitis is a clinical emergency that requires urgent CT imaging and surgical consultation.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 4

Which of the following is the primary management strategy for a simple, localized boil (furuncle)?

Accepted Answer

Incision and drainage

Answer

Systemic corticosteroids

Answer

Topical antifungal cream

Answer

Immediate surgical debridement

Question 5

What is the recommended treatment approach for psoriasis involving topical therapy?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids, tars, and calcipotriol

Answer

Systemic retinoids only

Answer

Benzoyl peroxide and antibiotics

Answer

Oral antifungal therapy

Question 6

Which agents are commonly used in the management of acne to target the pilosebaceous unit?

Answer

Retinoids

Answer

Benzoyl peroxide

Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Topical antifungals

Question 7

Which laboratory test is used to monitor the treatment response in a patient diagnosed with syphilis?

Accepted Answer

RPR titers

Answer

NAAT testing

Answer

Gram stain

Answer

Viral culture

Question 8

What is the current recommended dual therapy for the treatment of gonorrhoea due to emerging resistance?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone + azithromycin

Answer

Penicillin + doxycycline

Answer

Azithromycin monotherapy

Answer

Ciprofloxacin + metronidazole

Question 9

What is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection that is frequently asymptomatic?

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia

Question 10

Which of the following is considered a 'red flag' requiring immediate hospital referral for a skin infection?

Accepted Answer

Presence of bullae and necrosis

Answer

Localized erythema

Answer

Mild pruritus

Answer

Stable vital signs

Question 11

In a patient presenting with urosepsis and a high risk for multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms, which antibiotic is the most appropriate empirical choice?

Accepted Answer

Meropenem

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Nitrofurantoin

Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Question 12

In a patient with suspected bacterial meningitis, a lumbar puncture should be delayed if a CT scan of the head is required to rule out contraindications.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 13

Which of the following CSF findings is most characteristic of bacterial meningitis?

Accepted Answer

Low glucose ratio and high lactate

Answer

Normal glucose ratio and low lactate

Answer

High glucose ratio and low protein

Answer

Normal protein and low lactate

Question 14

What is the mandatory first-line pharmacological intervention for a patient diagnosed with acute encephalitis caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous aciclovir

Answer

Intravenous ceftriaxone

Answer

Oral valaciclovir

Answer

Intravenous dexamethasone

Question 15

Which of the following clinical features are essential for the definition of encephalitis as distinct from meningitis?

Answer

Acute mental status change

Answer

Nuchal rigidity

Answer

Altered consciousness

Answer

Photophobia

Question 16

A patient presents with undulant fever and a history of exposure to unpasteurized dairy products. Which antibiotic is the recommended immediate treatment for suspected brucellosis?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline

Answer

Azithromycin

Answer

Ceftriaxone

Answer

Penicillin V

Question 17

What is the minimum duration (in minutes) for immediate wound washing following a potential exposure to Australian Bat Lyssavirus?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

Question 18

Which of the following clinical conditions is associated with severe complications of leptospirosis, known as Weil's disease?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice, renal failure, and hemorrhage

Answer

Chronic arthritis and uveitis

Answer

Severe pneumonia and respiratory distress

Answer

Encephalitis and seizures

Question 19

Which of the following antibiotics are considered appropriate for the treatment of typhoid fever, particularly in the context of emerging resistance patterns?

Answer

Azithromycin

Answer

Ceftriaxone

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Doxycycline

Question 20

Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) is only found in specific species of bats located in Northern Australia.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

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