Fungi that infect man which are “thermo-dimorphic” show the following characteristic (M63-1; Level 2):

The following best describes the Microsporum species (M60-17; Level 2):

Which of the following is the recommended method of treatment for an Echinococcus granulosus cyst infection (M54-8; Level 2)?

A 21 yr old female who emigrated from Mexico 3 yrs ago had a seizure.  Previous to this seizure, the female was described as being in generally good health.  A neurological exam demonstrated no focal findings but, upon a CT scan of the head, numerous cysts were noted.  The CSF demonstrated an increased lymphocytes count, a glucose level of 63 mg/dl, and a protein level of 36 mg/dL.  Which of the following is the most likely causative agent (M53-4, 8; Level 3)?

The following best describes the Microsporum species (M60-17; Level 2):

The nurse is caring for a 40-year-old male client following a motor vehicle accident with multiple fractures who has a morphine patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump to manage pain. The nurse witnesses a family member pushing your client’s PCA button as the client sleeps. What of the following actions should be the nurse’s priority?

Which of the following dermatophytes produces an ectothrix hair infection (M59-4, 7, 13, 21; Level 1):

A patient demonstrates edema, pain, and an elevated CK-MM from Trichinella spiralis infection.  The patient may also demonstrate the following (M51-4, 11; Level 2):

Reagents for the direct examination of skin, hair, and nails should contain ________ for digestion of keratin (M58-14; Level 1):

A nurse is caring for a 35-year-old patient who recently had a right leg amputation after a motor vehicle accident. Which action should the nurse take first when caring for this patient?