WGU OA D311 COMPREHENSIVE
MICROBIOLOGY EXAM WITH
SOLUTIONS
A doctor prescribed antibiotics for a patient
complaining of runny nose. fever. and aches
and pains. Which type of infection did the
doctor suspect? - answer-The doctor likely
suspected a viral infection because antibiotics
are not effective against viral infections.
What is the significance of microorganisms
containing a thick coat of peptldogiywn within
the cell wall? - answer-Microorganisms
containing a thick coat of peptidoglycan within
the cell wall are typically classified as gram-
positive bacteria.
Why are viruses considered aceilular? -
answer-They cannot reproduce without a host.
, What is the defining characteristic of
eukaryotes? - answer-They have a nucleus.
Which microorganism can cause vaginal yeast
Infections and oral thrush? - answer-Fungi
Why can It be difficult to determine the etiologic
agent of a disease? - answer-Some signs and
symptoms can be caused by many different
etiologic agents.
What kind of staining technique Is the acid-fast
stain? - answer-
A healthcare professional is treating a patient
who developed a yeast infection after taking
antibiotics. What type of medication should be
prescribed to this patient? - answer-Antifungals
MICROBIOLOGY EXAM WITH
SOLUTIONS
A doctor prescribed antibiotics for a patient
complaining of runny nose. fever. and aches
and pains. Which type of infection did the
doctor suspect? - answer-The doctor likely
suspected a viral infection because antibiotics
are not effective against viral infections.
What is the significance of microorganisms
containing a thick coat of peptldogiywn within
the cell wall? - answer-Microorganisms
containing a thick coat of peptidoglycan within
the cell wall are typically classified as gram-
positive bacteria.
Why are viruses considered aceilular? -
answer-They cannot reproduce without a host.
, What is the defining characteristic of
eukaryotes? - answer-They have a nucleus.
Which microorganism can cause vaginal yeast
Infections and oral thrush? - answer-Fungi
Why can It be difficult to determine the etiologic
agent of a disease? - answer-Some signs and
symptoms can be caused by many different
etiologic agents.
What kind of staining technique Is the acid-fast
stain? - answer-
A healthcare professional is treating a patient
who developed a yeast infection after taking
antibiotics. What type of medication should be
prescribed to this patient? - answer-Antifungals
