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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?

Asthma (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of arthritis is characterized by degenerative joint disease?

Osteoarthritis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which joints are commonly affected by osteoarthritis?

Fingers, hips, knees, toe (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for osteoarthritis?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does polymyalgia rheumatica cause pain?

Neck, upper arm, shoulder (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which chronic illness is characterized by muscle wasting?

Sarcopenia (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Joint stiffness in the morning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Gout?

Diet high in purine (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Postural hypotension (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Gout?

Allopurinol (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of hypertension?

High blood pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of coronary heart disease?

Untreated hypertension (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of a heart attack?

Heartburn and gastrointestinal distress (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of Type 2 Diabetes?

Insulin resistance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the signs of heart failure?

Shortness of breath and orthopnea (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the complications of diabetes?

Loss of vision and end-stage renal failure (D) Signup and view all the answers

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