1. There was an outbreak of sepsis, supposedly due to Staphylococcus aureus in one of
the typhoon evacuation centers. A volunteer health sector pharmacist was called to
help investigate.
What is the normal flora reservoir of the organism?
A. Throat
B. Nose
C. Colon
D. Genitalia - ANSWER B
2. What is the route of transmission of monkeypox?
i. Direct contact with monkeypox rash, scabs, or body fluids from a person with
monkeypox.
ii. Touching objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels), and surfaces that have been
used by someone with monkeypox.
iii. Contact with respiratory secretions
iv. Mother to developing fetus
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I, II, III, and IV - ANSWER D
3. What is the 6th Millennium Developmental Goal?
A. Improve maternal Health
B. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
,C. Combat HIV/AIDs, malaria and other diseases
D. Promote gender equality and empower women - ANSWER C
4. Which of the following statements are true as results of contamination of biological
products, which can compromise medication or treatment?
I. Loss of potency due to degradation
II. Increase level of bacterial endotoxin III. Increase medication cost
IV. Shortage of essential drug Product
A. I, II, & III
B. I, II, III, & IV
C. II, III & IV
D. I,II&IV - ANSWER D
5. Which of the following statements will BEST describe Epidemiology as a core of
Public Health service?
A. Study of occurrence of disease and calamities
B. Study of development of policies and plans at the community level
C. Study of distribution and determination of diseases and disability on patient level
D. Study of distribution and determinants of disease and disability at the population level
- ANSWER D
6. Which of the following has been identified by DOH as the most common diseases
acquired through ingestion of contaminated drinking water in the Philippines for the
past two years?
I. Typhoid fever
II. Dengue
III. Cholera
A. II, III
B. I,II
, C. I, II, III
D. I, III - ANSWER D
7. MRSA consists of a group of Staphylococcus aureus strains determined as a primary
source of health care infections such as the following. Which of the following is (are)
correct?
I. Wound and soft tissue infection
II. Catheter associated UTI
III. Colitis
IV. Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
A. I, II, IV
B. I, II, III, IV
C. I, II, III
D. II, III, IV - ANSWER A
8. What is the general range of acceptance criteria for assay results as found in the
labeled claim?
A. 90-110%
B. 85-115%
C. 75-125%
D. 95-105% - ANSWER A
9. Which of the following microorganisms, do you expect to be the MOST resistant to
high temperatures?
I. Staphylococcus aureus
II. Clostridium botulinum
III. Bacillus subtilis
IV. Escherichia coli
A. I and II
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