Fitness to Travel Assessment for Air Travel

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Which of the following is a reason for deferring air travel according to the text?

Receiving travel-related vaccinations

Stress and anxiety

Recent uncomplicated myocardial infarction

Underlying lung disorders (correct)

What is a recommended travel health practice mentioned in the text?

Avoid checking travel health notices of destination

Consider receiving travel-related vaccination (correct)

Ignoring safety measures during the trip

Seek medical advice after feeling unwell post-trip

Which of the following diseases is caused by a protozoal infection according to the text?

Zika virus

Monkey pox

Malaria (correct)

Dengue fever

When should a traveler defer air travel based on the text?

Within 2 weeks after complicated myocardial infarction Signup and view all the answers

What should travelers do if feeling unwell after the trip according to the text?

Seek medical advice Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vector-borne diseases is NOT mentioned in the text?

Influenza (Flu) Signup and view all the answers

What is the incubation period for malaria caused by Plasmodium malariae?

7 days or longer Signup and view all the answers

How is malaria transmitted?

Via the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito Signup and view all the answers

What are some clinical manifestations of malaria during the initial stage?

Swinging fever and tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible adverse effect of malaria on pregnant women and the fetus?

Hemolytic anemia and fetal distress Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration in the medical management of malaria?

Administering anti-malaria drugs Signup and view all the answers

How can malaria be prevented?

Vaccination Signup and view all the answers