You woke up this morning with the worst headache of your life, and you feel nauseous. Your neck feels so stiff that you can hardly nod your head. Your roommate says your skin is very hot and you probably have a fever.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) You drank too much and your roommate should make you quit whining and get out of bed.
B) You studied so much last night that you developed a tension headache. Your roommate should let you rest.
C) You are experiencing an aura associated with a migraine headache and your roommate should allow you to turn off all the lights.
D) You have signs of meningitis. Both you and your roommate should go to the health clinic immediately.
While in the hospital, Daniel's grandmother developed an inflammatory condition that involved a build-up of fluid in her lungs. His grandmother was suffering from
A) tuberculosis.
B) pneumonia.
C) emphysema.
D) influenza.
What portion of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis (TB)?
A) one-fifth
B) one-fourth
C) one-third
D) one-half
All of the following are true about viruses EXCEPT
A) they are the smallest pathogens.
B) there are hundreds of viruses that cause disease.
C) they can reproduce outside of cells.
D) drug treatment is limited.
Two weeks ago your nephew came down with the chickenpox while visiting. Now you have itchy, crusted spots on your arms and you feel terrible.
You probably were infected with the chickenpox virus when your nephew was there but did not get sick until now because of the
A) immune response.
B) incubation period.
C) inoculation period.
D) antibody activity.
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