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Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Questions
Question 1 of 5
Clinical trials of the management of patients with coronary heart disease have shown that all the following are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium channel blockers relieve angina but don’t consistently reduce mortality in coronary heart disease, unlike beta blockers and aspirin. CABG improves survival in severe cases, and nitrates help symptoms, making (A) the exception.
Question 2 of 5
Immunization of preschool children with diphtheria toxoid results in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diphtheria toxoid provides antitoxin for about 10 years, requiring boosters. It doesn’t prevent carriage or infection, nor does it confer lifelong immunity or frequent reactions.
Question 3 of 5
Preventive treatment with isoniazid (isonicotinic acid hydrazide) is recommended for all the following groups EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isoniazid prevents TB in high-risk groups with positive tests or exposure, but atypical mycobacterial infections require different treatments, as they’re resistant to isoniazid.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements concerning skin testing for tuberculosis is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atypical mycobacteria can cross-react with PPD, causing false positives. Routine yearly testing isn’t recommended, positive tests often warrant treatment, and adults are more contagious.
Question 5 of 5
Prevention of human brucellosis depends on
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pasteurization prevents brucellosis transmission via dairy from infected animals, the primary route.