CSFA SFA ASSESSMENT EXAM 2025(Graded
A!!) 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Bacterial meningitis is usually milder than viral infection and is self-limiting, requiring only supportive
care - False
Secondary prevention of bacterial meningitis refers to the administration of prophylactic antibiotics -
True
The epidemic spread of certain strains of meningococci can be prevented by vaccination - True
The clinical features of CNS infection can be considered in four groups: general features of infection,
meningeal irritation, localizing features and raised intracranial pressure - True
The CNS is well protected against invasion by pathogenic microorganisms by the rigid, bony skeleton
- True
Infection of the central nervous system is unfortunately a common event - False
Scabies is an irritating infestation of the skin caused by the mite sarcoptes scabei - True
Endometritis may arise postpartum or postabortion - True
Only the lower portion of the urethra has a resident bacterial flora - True
Cervicitis is the female counterpart of urethritis in adult males - True
The leading infective causes of vaginal discharge include: bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and
trichomoniasis - True
If penicillinase-producing strains are uncommon, gonococcal urethritis can be treated with a single
large dose of ampicillin combined with probenicid - True
A!!) 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Bacterial meningitis is usually milder than viral infection and is self-limiting, requiring only supportive
care - False
Secondary prevention of bacterial meningitis refers to the administration of prophylactic antibiotics -
True
The epidemic spread of certain strains of meningococci can be prevented by vaccination - True
The clinical features of CNS infection can be considered in four groups: general features of infection,
meningeal irritation, localizing features and raised intracranial pressure - True
The CNS is well protected against invasion by pathogenic microorganisms by the rigid, bony skeleton
- True
Infection of the central nervous system is unfortunately a common event - False
Scabies is an irritating infestation of the skin caused by the mite sarcoptes scabei - True
Endometritis may arise postpartum or postabortion - True
Only the lower portion of the urethra has a resident bacterial flora - True
Cervicitis is the female counterpart of urethritis in adult males - True
The leading infective causes of vaginal discharge include: bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and
trichomoniasis - True
If penicillinase-producing strains are uncommon, gonococcal urethritis can be treated with a single
large dose of ampicillin combined with probenicid - True
