Pathology Practice Test

1. The cardinal feature of atypical pneumonia secondary to Legionella pneumophila is:

A. clinical presentation incompatible with chest X-ray
B. rust colored sputum
C. stepwise fever pattern
D. hyponatremia
E. bloody diarrhea


2. A 4yo/m develops an infection with Chlamydia trachomatis. How does infection with this organism cause blindness?


A. Cataract formation
B. Hemorrhage into the anterior chamber
C. Hemorrahge into the posterior chamber
D. Retinal detachment
E. Scarring of the cornea

3. Paroxysmal pattern of hacking coughs, accompanied by production of copious amounts of mucus, that end with an inspiratory gasp is the characteristic clinical manifestationof infection with which of the following organism?

A. Haemophilus influenzae
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Parainfluenza virus type I
D. Bordetella pertussis
E. Corynebacterium diphtheriae