18 Questions
What is the main goal of tertiary prevention?
To provide relief to affected individuals to prevent total handicap
Which stage of prevention can multidrug therapy be applied at?
Tertiary prevention
How can rehabilitation be considered as a preventive measure?
By preventing further social drift of the affected individual
In the context of leprosy, what can be prevented by instituting multidrug therapy even after ocular damage has occurred?
Total blindness
What is the purpose of disability limitation in tertiary prevention?
To provide relief to the affected individual to prevent total handicap
How does community-based rehabilitation contribute to tertiary prevention cost reduction?
By trying to reduce overall costs associated with rehabilitation
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
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
How is treating a patient different from treating a disease episode?
Treating a patient involves understanding their social context and needs
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
Why might it be important for medical students to understand the social context of patients?
To offer tailored treatment plans
What could be a potential consequence of focusing only on treating a disease episode?
Poor health outcomes for patients
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.
What does the situation in the remote village highlight about individual illness?
It indicates a lack of access to medical facilities.
Why were the parents unable to take their sick child to the nearest hospital?
They lacked transportation means.
What does the text imply about the importance of rural healthcare facilities?
They play a crucial role in saving lives.
How does the doctor suggest modern medicine can be more effective in saving lives?
By complementing with social revolution.
What broader issue is highlighted by the child's death despite modern medical advancements?
Need for a social revolution in healthcare
Test your knowledge on the importance of early diagnosis, prompt treatment, disease screening, and tertiary prevention in public health. This quiz covers topics like leprosy, tuberculosis, carcinoma cervix, and diabetes.
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