NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is a urinary tract pathogen?

  1. E. coli

  2. Legionella spp.

  3. Listeria monocytogenes

  4. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

The correct answer is: E. coli

E. coli is the correct answer because it is a well-known pathogen commonly associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs). E. coli is responsible for a significant proportion of UTIs, particularly in the community setting. It is important for pharmacists to be familiar with common pathogens causing UTIs in order to make appropriate treatment decisions, such as selecting the most effective antimicrobial agent for the infection. The other options are incorrect: - Legionella spp. are more commonly associated with causing Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia, rather than urinary tract infections. - Listeria monocytogenes is typically associated with foodborne illnesses rather than urinary tract infections. - Pseudomonas aeruginosa is known for causing a variety of infections, but it is not a common pathogen associated with uncomplicated UTIs.

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