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Rubella Trivia Quiz

This quiz asks you some of the clinically relevant information about the rubella virus.

A multiple-choice quiz by jwomack3. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jwomack3

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,587

Updated
Oct 17 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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357

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the associated disease for rubella virus? Hint

Rubeola

German measles

Mumps

Roseola

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Question 2 of 10

2. Rubella virus infection is a rare cause of disease today because of the effectiveness of this vaccination: Hint

VARIVAX

Gardasil

DTaP

MMR

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Question 3 of 10

3. A red, itchy rash is a well known characteristic of rubella virus. Which of the following describes the progression of this rash? Hint

It begins on the trunk and spreads peripherally.

It begins at the hairline and gradually spreads to the hands and feet.

It has a global appearance all over the body.

It begins in the extremities and gradually spreads to the trunk and face.

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Question 4 of 10

4. The most serious complication of rubella infection is: Hint

Acute arthralgia

Thrombocytopenia

Encephalopathy

Congenital rubella syndrome

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Question 5 of 10

5. What laboratory test is used to assist the diagnosis of a current rubella infection? Hint

ELISA test for IgG antibody

ELISA test for IgM antibody

Western blot

Tzanck smear

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Question 6 of 10

6. The contagious period of rubella lasts for how long? Hint

Rubella is not contagious

Only while the rash is present

From 1 week prior to the onset of a rash, and until 2 weeks after it disappears

From 4 days prior to the rash, and until 4 days after the rash disappears

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following medications should be avoided in children with rubella? Hint

Naproxen

Ibuprofen

Aspirin

Acetaminophen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rubella virus infections are thought to potentially cause this autoimmune disease: Hint

Rheumatoid arthritis

Sjoren's syndrome

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Type I diabetes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where does rubella virus initially infect its host? Hint

Gastrointestinal tract

Upper respiratory tract

Hepatocytes

Skin

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following age groups will have the most severe symptoms of rubella? Hint

0-20

40-60

60 and older

20-40

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the associated disease for rubella virus?

Answer: German measles

The syndrome for rubella is called "German measles" or "Three-day measles". Rubeola refers to the measles virus, mumps refers to mumps virus, and roseola refers to human-herpesvirus 6.

2. Rubella virus infection is a rare cause of disease today because of the effectiveness of this vaccination:

Answer: MMR

The correct response is MMR. MMR is a vaccine that protects against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Varivax provides protection against the varicella virus, which causes chickenpox. DTaP vaccination stands for diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis. Gardasil provides protection from human papillomavirus, which can cause cervical cancer.

3. A red, itchy rash is a well known characteristic of rubella virus. Which of the following describes the progression of this rash?

Answer: It begins at the hairline and gradually spreads to the hands and feet.

This rash is known as the "three day rash" due to its short 3-day appearance. It will first appar at the hair-line and gradually move downward.

4. The most serious complication of rubella infection is:

Answer: Congenital rubella syndrome

Congenital rubella syndrome is the most devastating complication of this virus. A pregnant mother can vertically transmit this virus, and the developing fetus might have multiple defects. Miscarriage and stillbirth are not uncommon when transmission occurs in the first trimester.

5. What laboratory test is used to assist the diagnosis of a current rubella infection?

Answer: ELISA test for IgM antibody

The clinical picture is usually enough to diagnose rubella, but IgM antibodies specific to rubella is commonly used to assist the diagnosis.

IgG would confer a prior infection, and thus the patient would be immune.

6. The contagious period of rubella lasts for how long?

Answer: From 1 week prior to the onset of a rash, and until 2 weeks after it disappears

Rubella is transmitted via the airbourne route. The rash is often used to reference the contagious period.

7. Which of the following medications should be avoided in children with rubella?

Answer: Aspirin

Giving children aspirin with a viral illness may result in Reye's syndrome. This result in a fatty liver and encephalopathy, and is potentially fatal. It is important to warn parents to avoid aspirin if their children have a viral illness.

8. Rubella virus infections are thought to potentially cause this autoimmune disease:

Answer: Type I diabetes

In susceptible individuals, rubella can trigger the destruction of the beta cells in the islets of langerhans of the pancreas.

9. Where does rubella virus initially infect its host?

Answer: Upper respiratory tract

This virus is transmitted in the air, and so its initial infection site is the upper respiratory tract.

10. Which of the following age groups will have the most severe symptoms of rubella?

Answer: 60 and older

The symptoms of rubella are more severe in older age groups.

Source: Author jwomack3

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