Midterm Topic I: Common Disorders Due to Physical Agents in Medicine
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Which of the following is NOT a common disorder due to physical agents mentioned in the text?

  • Occupational deafness
  • Genetic changes
  • Heat stroke (correct)
  • Sunburn

What is a symptom commonly associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)?

  • Blindness
  • Occupational deafness
  • Heat rash
  • Over-flexible joints (correct)

Which connective tissue disorder involves abnormal growth of scar tissue?

  • Miner's nystagmus
  • Heat hyperpyrexia
  • Hypothermia
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) (correct)

What can be a result of exposure to high levels of radiation as mentioned in the text?

<p>Radiodermatitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common disorder due to physical agents associated with light exposure?

<p>Occupational cataract (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are symptoms commonly seen in individuals suffering from heat stroke?

<p>Hyperpyrexia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is typical of individuals with Marfan's Syndrome?

<p>Spider-like fingers and toes, along with tall stature and long bones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which autoimmune disease causes inflammation of muscles and skin?

<p>Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Sjogren's Syndrome?

<p>Extreme fatigue and joint pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which connective tissue disease causes the immune system to attack the lining of joints, leading to pain, stiffness, warmth, and swelling of the joint?

<p>Rheumatoid Arthritis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB)?

<p>Skin tearing or blistering from minor trauma or friction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE/Lupus) may experience inflammation in:

<p>Eyes, skin, and internal organs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What disease is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels, affecting blood flow to organs and body tissues?

<p>Vasculitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is contracted and transmitted through sexual contact?

<p>Venereal Diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What disease is caused by bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, affecting the lungs and other parts of the body?

<p>Tuberculosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease involves a group of several diseases with symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening complications?

<p>Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of Pyogenic Osteomyelitis?

<p>Bacterial infection leading to bone inflammation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Tuberculosis primarily transmitted?

<p>Via coughing, sneezing, or talking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines regarding NTDs?

<p>Ending NTDs by 2030 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a tropical disease prevalent in the Philippines?

<p>Rabies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of diseases does the DOH target in its efforts to end NTDs by 2030?

<p>Water-borne diseases and filariasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a focus area for the DOH in ending NTDs by 2030?

<p>Obesity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of tropical diseases?

<p>Occur in tropical or subtropical areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of disorders includes developmental abnormalities that can be prevented by diet?

<p>Nutritional disorders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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