| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| All of the following are structures of the lower respiratory system except | Pharynx |
| Scarlet fever is caused by | streptoccus pyogenes |
| Which of the following organisms is commonly found in the normal flora of the upper respiratory system | Staphylococcus aureus |
| Whooping cough is caused by | Bordetella pertussis |
| Which of the following cannot be and should not be treated with antibiotics | common cold |
| Tuberculosis cannot be transmitted by | Fomites |
| The most virulent pathogen of the human flu virus is type | A |
| SARS is arespiratoy illness caused by | Coronavirus |
| Which of the following geographic areas contains resevoirs for Coccidioides immitis | Arizona |
| The formation of a "fungus ball" within preexisting cavities is a common development in | Pulmonary aspergillosis |
