Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cur

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Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cure and prevention.

What is the host of schistosomiasis japonicum?

a. Rats
b. Snails
c. Dogs
d. Mosquitoes






Answer:
b. Snails

Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cur

Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cure and prevention.

A primary health service used around the world to detect and cure TB patients:

a. International TB Control Organization
b. Direct Observe Treatment Short Course (DOTS)
c. National TB program
d. Center for Communicable Diseases






Answer:
b. Direct Observe Treatment Short Course (DOTS)

Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cur

Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cure and prevention.

The drug of choice for Schistosomiasis is:

a. Metrifonate
b. Praziquantel
c. Hetrazan
d. Quinidine sulfate






Answer:
b. Praziquantel

Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cur

Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cure and prevention.

The best prevention of TB and leprosy among children is:

a. Taking INH for prophylaxis
b. BCG immunization
c. Healthy environment
d. Good nutrition






Answer:
b. BCG immunization

Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cur

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Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cure and prevention.

Leprosy is transmitted through:

a. Blood
b. Semen
c. Skin contact
d. Sex






Answer:
c. Skin contact

Situation: Communicable diseases are prevalent in a certain barangay. A group of PHNs went there to disseminate information about early detection, cur

All are early signs of leprosy except:

a. Nasal obstruction or bleeding
b. Madarosis
c. Ulcers that do not heal
d. Change in skin color






Answer:
b. Madarosis