NURS 251 Portage Learning Pharmacology Module 6
Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers
. Which of the following has been identified by DOH as the most common diseases
acquired through ingestion of contaminated drinking water in the Philippines for
the past two years?
I. Typhoid fever
II. Dengue
III. Cholera
A. II, III
B. I,II
C. I, II, III
D. I, III - ANSWER-D
. Methicillin- resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) is a group of Staphylococcus aureus
strains identified as a major cause of health care infections (HCAIs) such as which
of the following?
I. Wound and soft tissue infection
II. Catheter associated UTI
III. Colitis
IV. Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
A. I, II, IV
,B. I, II, III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. II, III, IV - ANSWER-A
. What is the typical range of acceptance criteria for assay results as found in the
labeled claim?
A. 90-110%
B. 85-115%
C. 75-125%
D. 95-105% - ANSWER-A
. Which of the following microorganisms, do you expect to be the MOST resistant
to high temperatures?
I. Staphylococcus aureus
II. Clostridium botulinum
III. Bacillus subtilis
IV. Escherichia coli
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. All of the above - ANSWER-C
,1. In one of the typhoon evacuation centers, an outbreak of sepsis suspected to be
caused by Staphylococcus aureus occurred. One of the pharmacists in the health
sector volunteer group was called upon to assist in the investigation.
Where would be the most likely reservoir of the organism in the normal flora?
A. Throat
B. Nose
C. Colon
D. Genitalia - ANSWER-B
2. What is the route of transmission of monkeypox?
i. Direct contact with monkeypox rash, scabs, or body fluids from a person with
monkeypox.
ii. Touching objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels), and surfaces that have
been used by someone with monkeypox.
iii. Contact with respiratory secretions
iv. Mother to developing fetus
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I, II, III, and IV - ANSWER-D
, 3. What is the 6th Millennium Developmental Goal?
A. Improve maternal Health
B. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
C. Combat HIV/AIDs, malaria and other diseases
D. Promote gender equality and empower women - ANSWER-C
4. Which of the following statements are true as results of contamination of
biological products, which can compromise medication or treatment?
I. Loss of potency due to degradation
II. Increase level of bacterial endotoxin III. Increase medication cost
IV. Shortage of essential drug Product
A. I, II, & III
B. I, II, III, & IV
C. II, III & IV
D. I,II&IV - ANSWER-D
5. Which of the following statements will BEST describe Epidemiology as a core of
Public Health service?
A. Study of occurrence of disease and calamities
B. Study of development of policies and plans at the community level
Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers
. Which of the following has been identified by DOH as the most common diseases
acquired through ingestion of contaminated drinking water in the Philippines for
the past two years?
I. Typhoid fever
II. Dengue
III. Cholera
A. II, III
B. I,II
C. I, II, III
D. I, III - ANSWER-D
. Methicillin- resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) is a group of Staphylococcus aureus
strains identified as a major cause of health care infections (HCAIs) such as which
of the following?
I. Wound and soft tissue infection
II. Catheter associated UTI
III. Colitis
IV. Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
A. I, II, IV
,B. I, II, III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. II, III, IV - ANSWER-A
. What is the typical range of acceptance criteria for assay results as found in the
labeled claim?
A. 90-110%
B. 85-115%
C. 75-125%
D. 95-105% - ANSWER-A
. Which of the following microorganisms, do you expect to be the MOST resistant
to high temperatures?
I. Staphylococcus aureus
II. Clostridium botulinum
III. Bacillus subtilis
IV. Escherichia coli
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. All of the above - ANSWER-C
,1. In one of the typhoon evacuation centers, an outbreak of sepsis suspected to be
caused by Staphylococcus aureus occurred. One of the pharmacists in the health
sector volunteer group was called upon to assist in the investigation.
Where would be the most likely reservoir of the organism in the normal flora?
A. Throat
B. Nose
C. Colon
D. Genitalia - ANSWER-B
2. What is the route of transmission of monkeypox?
i. Direct contact with monkeypox rash, scabs, or body fluids from a person with
monkeypox.
ii. Touching objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels), and surfaces that have
been used by someone with monkeypox.
iii. Contact with respiratory secretions
iv. Mother to developing fetus
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I, II, III, and IV - ANSWER-D
, 3. What is the 6th Millennium Developmental Goal?
A. Improve maternal Health
B. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
C. Combat HIV/AIDs, malaria and other diseases
D. Promote gender equality and empower women - ANSWER-C
4. Which of the following statements are true as results of contamination of
biological products, which can compromise medication or treatment?
I. Loss of potency due to degradation
II. Increase level of bacterial endotoxin III. Increase medication cost
IV. Shortage of essential drug Product
A. I, II, & III
B. I, II, III, & IV
C. II, III & IV
D. I,II&IV - ANSWER-D
5. Which of the following statements will BEST describe Epidemiology as a core of
Public Health service?
A. Study of occurrence of disease and calamities
B. Study of development of policies and plans at the community level
