FCPS Part 1 Dental Surgery — Microbiology MCQs
Practice 84 Microbiology past-paper MCQs for FCPS Part 1 Dental Surgery, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.
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Microbiology is a core part of the FCPS Part 1 Dental Surgery syllabus. HighYield's Microbiology question bank collects 84MCQs modelled on real past papers, so you practise the exact style and difficulty you'll face on exam day. Every question comes with a worked explanation and a subject reference, so you learn why an answer is right — not just which option to pick.
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Sample Microbiology Questions
A 35-year-old patient presents with muscle stiffness around the jaw and difficulty opening the mouth (lockjaw) after a deep puncture wound contaminated with soil. On examination, there is muscle rigidity, spasms, and difficulty swallowing. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
- A.Myasthenia gravis
- B.Botulism toxin
- C.Rabies virus
- D.Tetanus toxin
Which organism is responsible for causing rheumatic fever?
- A.Group C Streptococcus
- B.Group B Streptococcus
- C.Group A Streptococcus
- D.Staphylococcus aureus
What is the most effective concentration of ethyl alcohol used for surface disinfection?
- A.60-70%
- B.30-40%
- C.95%
- D.50-60%
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