BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACEUTICS

                                                MCQs on Urinary Tract Infection, UTI 1) Which of the following is the least common microorganism isolated from urinary tract infections? a) Escherichia coli     b) Streptococcus pyogenes     c) Proteus vulgaris d) Enterococcus faecalis 2) A higher percentage of women get UTIs compared to men, what are the possible risk factors for developing the infection.  Select all the correct answers ? a) Poor hygiene practices during the periods            b) The anatomy of the urinary system of the women         c) Change in the size of a uterus in pregnancy       d) Hormonal changes during menopause         3) Which of the following is Not the most common infection term used for UTI? a) Endometriosi...

                   MCQs on Hospital Acquired Infections, names and examples of HAI 1) What are the most common types of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)/Nosocomial infections? Select all the correct answers a)Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) b)Surgical sites infections (SSIs) c)Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) d)Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) 2) A premature baby boy, just a few hours old, was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) due to low birth weight and challenges with breastfeeding. By the third day, the baby started running a fever and displayed respiratory distress, in addition to struggling with feeding and being irritable. Concurrently, other infants in the NICU were also suspected of pneumonia. Identify the predominant gram-negative bacteria typically found in cases of hospital-acquired pneumonia among neonates. a) Streptococcus pneumonia b) Klebsiella pn...