NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the main characteristic of P. falciparum?

It is the most common malarial parasite.
It is the most deadly malarial parasite.
It is the least common malarial parasite.
It is not related to malaria.

The correct answer is: It is the most deadly malarial parasite.

Malaria is a deadly disease caused by parasites of the Plasmodium genus. There are five species of Plasmodium that can cause malaria in humans, with P. falciparum being the most deadly. This parasite is responsible for the majority of malaria-related deaths worldwide. Option A is incorrect because while P. falciparum is a common malarial parasite, it is not the most common. Option C is incorrect because P. falciparum is not the least common malarial parasite. Option D is incorrect because P. falciparum is directly related to malaria as it is one of the species that causes the disease.