Influenza

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1. Which type of influenza virus is associated with more severe disease and can cause pandemics?

a) Type A

b) Type B

c) Both Type A and B

d) Neither Type A nor B

2. What is the main function of hemagglutinin in the influenza virus?

a) Allows the virus to replicate

b) Allows the virus to detach from the host cell

c) Attaches the virus to the host cell

d) Inhibits the immune response

3. What is the most common strain of influenza Type A?

a) H1N1

b) H5N1

c) H3N2

d) Victoria

4. Which type of influenza only affects humans and tends to cause endemics rather than pandemics?

a) Type A

b) Type B

c) Type C

d) Type D

5. Which of the following is NOT considered a high-risk group for influenza complications?

a) Children 6 months to 59 months

b) Pregnant women

c) Healthy adults ages 18-59

d) Adults 65 and older

6. What is a common side effect of the neuraminidase inhibitor oseltamivir?

a) Increased appetite

b) Hallucinations

c) Fatigue

d) Dehydration

7. Which of the following vaccine types is contraindicated in pregnant women?

a) IIV4-SD

b) LAIV4

c) IIV3-Adj

d) IIV4-HD

8. What type of transmission is associated with influenza spread?

a) Bloodborne

b) Vector-borne

c) Contact and respiratory droplet

d) Waterborne