Chronic Illnesses
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Which type of chronic illness can be fatal?

  • Dementia (correct)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  • Frailty syndrome

    • Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for chronic illness?

  • Poor diet
  • Inactivity
  • Smoking
  • Regular exercise (correct)

    • What can chronic illness lead to?

  • Iatrogenic problems (correct)
  • Frailty syndrome
  • Sarcopenia
  • All of the above

    • Which of the following is NOT a common chronic illness?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of arthritis is characterized by degenerative joint disease?

    <p>Osteoarthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joints are commonly affected by osteoarthritis?

    <p>Fingers, hips, knees, toe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk factor for osteoarthritis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does polymyalgia rheumatica cause pain?

    <p>Neck, upper arm, shoulder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chronic illness is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels?

    <p>Polymyalgia Rheumatica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chronic illness is characterized by muscle wasting?

    <p>Sarcopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    <p>Joint stiffness in the morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of Gout?

    <p>Diet high in purine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for when blood pressure drops when standing up or sitting down?

    <p>Postural hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for Gout?

    <p>Allopurinol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of hypertension?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of coronary heart disease?

    <p>Untreated hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of a heart attack?

    <p>Heartburn and gastrointestinal distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of Type 2 Diabetes?

    <p>Insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the signs of heart failure?

    <p>Shortness of breath and orthopnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the complications of diabetes?

    <p>Loss of vision and end-stage renal failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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