Disease Screening and Prevention Quiz

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What is the main goal of tertiary prevention?

To initiate treatment promptly

To provide relief to affected individuals to prevent total handicap (correct)

To screen for diseases in high-risk groups

To prevent diseases from occurring

Which stage of prevention can multidrug therapy be applied at?

Secondary prevention

Primary prevention

Tertiary prevention (correct)

Quaternary prevention

How can rehabilitation be considered as a preventive measure?

By preventing further social drift of the affected individual (correct)

By preventing disease transmission

By directly curing the disease

By reducing healthcare costs

In the context of leprosy, what can be prevented by instituting multidrug therapy even after ocular damage has occurred?

Total blindness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disability limitation in tertiary prevention?

To provide relief to the affected individual to prevent total handicap Signup and view all the answers

How does community-based rehabilitation contribute to tertiary prevention cost reduction?

By trying to reduce overall costs associated with rehabilitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the doctor's responsibility when treating a patient with malnutrition, tuberculosis, or diarrhea?

To treat the patient holistically, not just the disease episode Signup and view all the answers

What could have been a better approach in the scenario of the boy aged two years with malnutrition?

Providing comprehensive nutritional education to the mother Signup and view all the answers

How is treating a patient different from treating a disease episode?

Treating a patient involves understanding their social context and needs Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario of the 30-year-old mother with cough, weight loss, and hemoptysis, what does the rapid diagnosis indicate?

The disease is common in the community Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be important for medical students to understand the social context of patients?

To offer tailored treatment plans Signup and view all the answers

What could be a potential consequence of focusing only on treating a disease episode?

Poor health outcomes for patients Signup and view all the answers

What realization dawns on the doctor when the child and woman return in a worse condition?

There is a flaw in the medical care system. Signup and view all the answers

What does the situation in the remote village highlight about individual illness?

It indicates a lack of access to medical facilities. Signup and view all the answers

Why were the parents unable to take their sick child to the nearest hospital?

They lacked transportation means. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the importance of rural healthcare facilities?

They play a crucial role in saving lives. Signup and view all the answers

How does the doctor suggest modern medicine can be more effective in saving lives?

By complementing with social revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What broader issue is highlighted by the child's death despite modern medical advancements?

Need for a social revolution in healthcare Signup and view all the answers

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