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MCQs On Urinary Tract Infection
MCQs On Urinary Tract Infection
1) Which of the following is the least common microorganism isolated from urinary tract infections?
a) Escherichia coli
b) Streptococcus pyogenes
c) Proteus vulgaris
d) Enterococcus faecalis
2) A higher percentage of women get UTIs compared to men, what are the possible risk factors for developing the
infection.
3) Which of the following is Not the most common infection term used for UTI?
a) Endometriosis
b) Cystitis
c) Pyelonephritis
d) Urethritis
4) A 53-year-old male visited the hospital with a low-grade fever and a history of an episode of painful and frequent
urination sometimes with blood in the urine. In 4 months it was the second time he suffered from a UTI. He
recovered from the initial infection within a few days by taking plenty of water and some pain-relieving medicines.
But the second time, symptoms continued for the third day and he could not recover from the infection.
Physical examination was done, a CT scan was performed and a urine sample was taken for the laboratory diagnosis.
5) Which of the following is the most possible cause of UTI in pregnant women?
6) A 78-year-old male with diabetes visited the hospital due to lower abdominal and groin pain. A physical
examination raised suspicion of prostatitis, and his blood sugar level was found to be elevated at 175 mg/dl, exceeding
the normal range of 99 mg/dl or lower. Consequently, he was promptly admitted to the hospital for sugar level
subsequent days. A urine sample was collected for culture, and colorless colonies of gram-negative bacteria were
a) Klebsiella oxytoca
b) E. coli
c) Candida albicans
d) Proteus mirabilis
e) Staphylococcus saprophyticus
f) Lactobacillus acidophilus
7) All of the following methods are effective preventive methods that can help in reducing the common UTIs in
women, Except?
8)The most causative agents of urinary tract infections are bacteria and fungi
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
9) All of the following are the commonly used oral antibiotics in the treatment of febrile UTIs in infants and children
a) Gentamicin
b) Amoxycillin
c) Ciprofloxacin
d) Cephalexin
10) All of the following statements regarding acute pyelonephritis are correct, Except?
11) Which of the following is not the common cause of chronic cystitis?
b) Infection of adenoviruses
12) Urinary tract infection may also result due to the infection in the kidneys, the infection is also
called.............................................?
a) Urethritis
b) Cystitis
c) Acute pyelonephritis
d) Sinusitis
13) Which of the following urine sample collection is the most routine method for the laboratory diagnosis of UTI?
14) Which of the following statements is false regarding the 'pyuria' of the urinary tract?
a) Longer use of catheters can lead to sterile pyuria
15)Select the incorrect statement regarding the urine culture procedure done for the isolation and identification of the
bacteria
a) First void urine sample is an appropriate and most widely used routine collection method
b)The urine sample is tested for color, chemical composition, and microscopic examination in the lab
c) .01 ml is the standard urine volume taken for the inoculation in culture media
d) Blood culture and MacConkey agar are the routine culture media used for the isolation method
16) What is the most commonly used drug for the treatment of acute bacterial UTIs in both females and males?
a)Rifampin
b)Miconazole
c)Amoxicillin
d)Nitazoxanide
17) Acute UTI can be treated at home and manage the symptoms usually within 48 hours.
What are the different measures that can subside the pain during urination and can help to get rid of the
18)Select all the common procedures or tests used for the diagnosis of UTI
a)Computerized tomography
b)Cystoscopy
c)Spirometry
d)Ureteroscopy
19) Which of the following gram negative bacteria is the predominant cause of bladder stones?
a) Actinomyces bovis
b) E. coli
c) Klebsiella pneumoniae
d) Staphylococcus aureus
20) A urine sample taken from the 22 year old pregnant woman was sent to the clinical lab for the culture and
b) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
c) Staphylococcus saprophyticus
d) Klebsiella pneumoniae
21. Which of the following gram negative bacteria is commonly associated with hospital acquired UTIs or people with
a) Candida albicans
b) Clostridium botulinum
c) Nocardia asteroides
d) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
22. Name the gram negative pathogen that is known for causing is known for causing struvite stones that can
contribute to UTIs.
a) Bacillus subtilis
b) Citrobacter freundii
c) Proteus mirabilis
d) Yersinia enterocolitica
Answers:
1- b)Streptococcus pyogenes is a gram positive bacteria that can cause strep throat and impetigo.
2- a)Poor hygiene practices during the periods, b)The anatomy of the urinary system of the women, c)Change in the
3- a)Endometriosis. it is a chronic medical condition that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus
6- d)Proteus mirabilis, it is a gram negative bacteria that produces colorless colonies due to the lack of lactose
enzyme. E. coli and Klebsiella oxytoca are gram-negative bacteria that produce lactose enzymes and thus appear
8- a) TRUE
9- a)Gentamicin
10- b)It is the infection of the bladder (correct answer: infection of the kidneys)
11- d) Recurrent infection of the lungs
15-a)First void urine sample is an appropriate and most widely used routine collection method
16-c)Amoxicillin- it is the drug used for the treatment of UTI, Rifampin is the common antibiotic used for the
treatment of tuberculosis, Miconazole antibiotic is used for the treatment of fungal UTI, Nitazoxanide antibiotic
is commonly used for the treatment of parasite infection and other bacterial infection.
17-a), c) and d)
Computerized tomography is a diagnostic test for different organs of the body, Spirometry is the diagnostic test
for asthma.
19-b) E. coli, it is the most common bacteria isolated from the stone culture.
a) Actinomyces bovis is a gram positive bacteria that causes mouth and gastrointestinal infection in cows and
cattle. c) Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram negative bacteria that is predominant pathogen of respiratory
infections. d) Staphylococcus aureus is a gram positive bacteria that is a a part of normal flora of human skin,
can become a opportunistic pathogen and causes skin infections, respiratory infections.
20-c) Staphylococcus saprophyticus, a gram positive cocci and a common cause of UTIs in young sexually
active women.
21. d) Pseudomonas aeruginosa, it is a gram negative bacteria that can cause complicated UTIs in people with
22. c) Proteus mirabilis. A gram negative bacteria, consists of urease enzyme which leads to the formation of
stones.