Cough and Cold Management: Common Cold Facts
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Which of the following viruses is responsible for the majority of common cold cases?

  • Coronavirus
  • Influenza virus
  • Rhinovirus (correct)
  • Adenovirus

    • Which patient population is most susceptible to frequent common cold infections?

  • Children (correct)
  • Adults aged 60 years and above
  • Women aged 20-30 years
  • Men aged 40-50 years

    • Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the text as increasing susceptibility to the common cold?

  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Vitamin D deficiency (correct)
  • Increased population density
  • Smoking

    • Which symptom typically appears first during the progression of a common cold?

    <p>Sore/scratchy throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a recommended nonpharmacologic therapy for the common cold?

    <p>Gargling with salt water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is associated with a common cold lasting more than 7 days and a poor response to decongestants?

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

    Which of the following patient populations is listed as an exclusion for self-treatment of the common cold?

    <p>Immunocompromised individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the transmission of the common cold is correct?

    <p>Both B and C are correct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical time period when the common cold season occurs?

    <p>Late August to early April</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor that can increase susceptibility to the common cold?

    <p>Weakened immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms is typically the first to appear during the progression of a common cold?

    <p>Sore/scratchy throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following patient populations is least susceptible to frequent common cold infections, according to the text?

    <p>Adults 60 years and older</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a recommended nonpharmacologic therapy for the common cold in the text?

    <p>Taking antiviral medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following viruses is responsible for the majority of common cold cases?

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

    Which of the following statements about the transmission of the common cold is correct, according to the text?

    <p>The common cold is transmitted through aerosol transmission and self-inoculation from viral-laden secretions or objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following patient populations is listed as an exclusion for self-treatment of the common cold, according to the text?

    <p>Individuals with chronic cardiopulmonary disease (asthma, COPD, CHF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the peak of common cold symptoms?

    <p>The peak of symptoms and viral concentration occur 2-3 days after symptom onset.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the transmission of the common cold?

    <p>Self-inoculation from viral-laden secretions or objects is the primary mode of transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the common cold season?

    <p>The common cold season typically lasts from late August to early April.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the etiology of the common cold is true, based on the information provided?

    <p>The common cold is caused by over 200 different viruses, with rhinovirus being responsible for approximately 60% of cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements regarding the progression of common cold symptoms is correct?

    <p>Cough and upper respiratory tract symptoms lasting more than 7 days with poor response to decongestants are indicative of a common cold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following patient populations is most susceptible to frequent common cold infections?

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

    Which of the following statements regarding nonpharmacologic therapies for the common cold is true, based on the information provided?

    <p>Use of antiviral products is not mentioned as a recommended nonpharmacologic therapy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements regarding exclusions for self-treatment of the common cold is correct?

    <p>Fever over 101.5°F is not listed as an exclusion for self-treatment of the common cold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom experienced during the first 1-3 days of a common cold?

    <p>Sore/Scratchy Throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group experiences more frequent colds according to the text?

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

    What is NOT listed as an exclusion for self-treatment of the common cold?

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

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as increasing susceptibility to the common cold?

    <p>Vitamin C supplementation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is associated with a common cold lasting more than 7 days and a poor response to decongestants?

    <p>Tooth pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transmission of a common cold primarily NOT caused by?

    <p>Direct sunlight exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is responsible for approximately 60% of common colds?

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

    Which nonpharmacologic therapy is NOT recommended for the common cold in the text?

    <p>'Chicken soup' consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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