24 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common disorder due to physical agents mentioned in the text?
Heat stroke
What is a symptom commonly associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)?
Over-flexible joints
Which connective tissue disorder involves abnormal growth of scar tissue?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
What can be a result of exposure to high levels of radiation as mentioned in the text?
Radiodermatitis
Which of the following is a common disorder due to physical agents associated with light exposure?
Occupational cataract
What are symptoms commonly seen in individuals suffering from heat stroke?
Hyperpyrexia
What characteristic is typical of individuals with Marfan's Syndrome?
Spider-like fingers and toes, along with tall stature and long bones
Which autoimmune disease causes inflammation of muscles and skin?
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
What is a common symptom of Sjogren's Syndrome?
Extreme fatigue and joint pain
Which connective tissue disease causes the immune system to attack the lining of joints, leading to pain, stiffness, warmth, and swelling of the joint?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is a characteristic feature of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)?
Skin tearing or blistering from minor trauma or friction
Individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE/Lupus) may experience inflammation in:
Eyes, skin, and internal organs
What disease is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels, affecting blood flow to organs and body tissues?
Vasculitis
Which disease is contracted and transmitted through sexual contact?
Venereal Diseases
What disease is caused by bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, affecting the lungs and other parts of the body?
Tuberculosis
Which disease involves a group of several diseases with symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening complications?
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
What is the cause of Pyogenic Osteomyelitis?
Bacterial infection leading to bone inflammation
How is Tuberculosis primarily transmitted?
Via coughing, sneezing, or talking
What is the focus of the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines regarding NTDs?
Ending NTDs by 2030
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a tropical disease prevalent in the Philippines?
Rabies
What type of diseases does the DOH target in its efforts to end NTDs by 2030?
Water-borne diseases and filariasis
Which of the following is NOT a focus area for the DOH in ending NTDs by 2030?
Obesity
What is a common characteristic of tropical diseases?
Occur in tropical or subtropical areas
Which type of disorders includes developmental abnormalities that can be prevented by diet?
Nutritional disorders
This quiz covers common disorders caused by physical agents in medicine such as noise-induced occupational deafness, pressure-related air embolism, light-induced cataracts, and cold-related conditions like hypothermia and frostbite.
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