Mock Test on Malaria: 20 Questions with Instant Result

Victoria Solomon Victoria Solomon
Mar 14, 2023 - 04:24 Updated: Mar 28, 2024 - 12:19
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1. Which Plasmodium species is the most deadly and responsible for the majority of Malaria-related deaths worldwide?

a. Plasmodium vivax
b. Plasmodium falciparum
c. Plasmodium ovale
d. Plasmodium malariae

2. What is the mechanism of action of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) used to treat Malaria?

a. Inhibition of protein synthesis
b. Inhibition of DNA replication
c. Inhibition of heme detoxification
d. Inhibition of parasite respiration

3. What is the recommended treatment for severe Malaria cases?

a. Quinine monotherapy
b. Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT)
c. Chloroquine monotherapy
d. Doxycycline monotherapy

4. What is the estimated global burden of Malaria cases in 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

a. 50-75 million cases
b. 100-125 million cases
c. 200-250 million cases
d. 500-750 million cases

5. Which type of Malaria parasite is known to have a dormant liver stage that can cause relapses years after the initial infection?

a. Plasmodium falciparum
b. Plasmodium vivax
c. Plasmodium ovale
d. Plasmodium malariae

6. What is the incubation period of Malaria?

a. 1-2 days
b. 7-10 days
c. 14-16 days
d. 1-4 weeks

7. Which diagnostic test is used to confirm a Malaria infection?

a. Blood Smear Microscopy
b. Urine analysis
c. Chest X-ray
d. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

8. What is the recommended prophylaxis for travelers visiting areas with high Malaria transmission?

a. Chloroquine monotherapy
b. Mefloquine monotherapy
c. Doxycycline monotherapy
d. Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT)

9. Which age group is most vulnerable to severe Malaria complications?

a. Children under 5 years old
b. Teenagers
c. Adults over 65 years old
d. All age groups are equally vulnerable

10. What is the most effective way to prevent Malaria transmission?

a. Use of insecticide-treated bed nets
b. Indoor residual spraying with insecticides
c. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of Malaria cases
d. Chemoprophylaxis with anti-Malaria drugs

11. Which of the following is a potential complication of Malaria infection?

a. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
b. Kidney failure
c. Liver failure
d. All of the above

12. What is the vector responsible for transmitting Malaria to humans?

a. Mosquitoes
b. Fleas
c. Ticks
d. Lice

13. What is the name of the medication used to prevent Malaria in pregnant women?

a. Artemether-lumefantrine
b. Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP)
c. Quinine sulfate
d. Chloroquine phosphate

14. Which organ is most affected by severe Malaria infection?

a. Lungs
b. Liver
c. Kidneys
d. Brain

15. What is the most common clinical manifestation of Malaria?

a. High fever
b. Cough
c. Diarrhea
d. Headache

16. What is the recommended first-line treatment for uncomplicated Malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum in most endemic countries?

a. Chloroquine monotherapy
b. Quinine monotherapy
c. Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT)
d. Doxycycline monotherapy

17. What is the main reason for the development of drug-resistant Malaria parasites?

a. Lack of drug availability
b. Inappropriate use of anti-Malaria drugs
c. Poor quality of anti-Malaria drugs
d. Overuse of insecticide-treated bed nets

18. Which type of Malaria parasite is known to cause a quartan fever pattern with symptoms occurring every fourth day?

a. Plasmodium falciparum
b. Plasmodium vivax
c. Plasmodium ovale
d. Plasmodium malariae

19. What is the name of the Malaria vaccine that was approved for use in children in sub-Saharan Africa in 2021?

a. RTS,S/AS01E
b. PfSPZ-CVac
c. Sanaria PfSPZ
d. None of the above

20. What is the main challenge in achieving Malaria elimination and eradication?

a. Lack of effective anti-Malaria drugs
b. Lack of funding for Malaria control programs
c. Drug-resistant Malaria parasites
d. The complex biology of the Malaria parasite and its transmission