Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Alison Kent

Theme: Malaria

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	P. Falciparum	I	FBC
B	P. Malariae	J	Thick blood film
C	P. Ovale	K	Thin blood film
D	P. Vivax	L	Hypnozoite
E	Chloroquine	M	Sporozoite
F	Oral quinine	N	Trophozoite
G	Oral quinine + doxycycline	O
H	Primaquine	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. This deadly strain of malaria causes widespread organ damage due to impaired microcirculation.

 

2. Post initial treatment, this strain of malaria requires Primaquine 30mg to eradicate liver parasites.

 

3. This test is used to determine the species of malarial parasite.

 

4. The malarial parasite is in this form when injected into the human host by the mosquito.

 

5. This drug is the first line treatment for non-falciparum malaria.

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. A

2. D

3. K

4. M

5. E