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Which of the following is a major cause of cardiovascular disease death?
Which of the following is a major cause of cardiovascular disease death?
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Stroke (correct)
- Asthma
What percentage of deaths in Australia are due to cardiovascular disease?
What percentage of deaths in Australia are due to cardiovascular disease?
- 75%
- 27% (correct)
- 10%
- 50%
Which of the following is NOT a non-modifiable risk factor for CVD?
Which of the following is NOT a non-modifiable risk factor for CVD?
- Family history of CVD
- Age
- Gender
- Smoking (correct)
Which group has a greater impact of CVD in Australia?
Which group has a greater impact of CVD in Australia?
What is the role of physiotherapy and exercise in managing CVD?
What is the role of physiotherapy and exercise in managing CVD?
Which of the following is NOT a major health problem and healthcare burden in Australia?
Which of the following is NOT a major health problem and healthcare burden in Australia?
Which gender is at higher risk for CVD before menopause?
Which gender is at higher risk for CVD before menopause?
What is the definition of hypertension?
What is the definition of hypertension?
What is the classification of clinical blood pressure levels for grade 1 hypertension?
What is the classification of clinical blood pressure levels for grade 1 hypertension?
What is the potential consequence of prolonged hypertension?
What is the potential consequence of prolonged hypertension?
What is the potential consequence of extreme low blood pressure?
What is the potential consequence of extreme low blood pressure?
What is the definition of hypotension?
What is the definition of hypotension?
What is isolated systolic hypertension?
What is isolated systolic hypertension?
What is orthostatic hypotension?
What is orthostatic hypotension?
What is the most common cause of coronary heart disease (CHD)?
What is the most common cause of coronary heart disease (CHD)?
What are the symptoms of uncontrolled bleeding and severe infection?
What are the symptoms of uncontrolled bleeding and severe infection?
What is the effect of regular physical exercise on hypertension?
What is the effect of regular physical exercise on hypertension?
What are the contraindications/precautions for regular physical activity in people with hypertension?
What are the contraindications/precautions for regular physical activity in people with hypertension?
What is angina?
What is angina?
What is the difference between acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and chronic ischemic heart disease?
What is the difference between acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and chronic ischemic heart disease?
What is atherosclerosis?
What is atherosclerosis?
What is the main difference between stable angina and unstable angina?
What is the main difference between stable angina and unstable angina?
What is myocardial infarction (MI)?
What is myocardial infarction (MI)?
What are the symptoms of myocardial infarction (MI)?
What are the symptoms of myocardial infarction (MI)?
What is the medical management for myocardial infarction (MI)?
What is the medical management for myocardial infarction (MI)?
What is heart failure (HF)?
What is heart failure (HF)?
How can heart failure (HF) be classified?
How can heart failure (HF) be classified?
What is the main difference between STEMI and NSTEMI?
What is the main difference between STEMI and NSTEMI?
What are the symptoms of stable angina?
What are the symptoms of stable angina?
What is the medical emergency associated with unstable angina?
What is the medical emergency associated with unstable angina?
Which of the following is a major source of glucose for the body?
Which of the following is a major source of glucose for the body?
What is the hormone secreted by pancreatic alpha cells?
What is the hormone secreted by pancreatic alpha cells?
What is the main characteristic of diabetes?
What is the main characteristic of diabetes?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia?
What is the medical emergency associated with Type 1 Diabetes?
What is the medical emergency associated with Type 1 Diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes?
What is the impact of diabetes on life expectancy in Australia?
What is the impact of diabetes on life expectancy in Australia?
What are the common macro/microvascular complications of diabetes?
What are the common macro/microvascular complications of diabetes?
What is the role of physiotherapy in the management of diabetes?
What is the role of physiotherapy in the management of diabetes?
What is the gold standard measure of glycaemic control?
What is the gold standard measure of glycaemic control?
What is the cluster of the most dangerous cardiovascular risk factors, which includes diabetes or pre-diabetes, abdominal obesity, dyslipidaemia, and high blood pressure?
What is the cluster of the most dangerous cardiovascular risk factors, which includes diabetes or pre-diabetes, abdominal obesity, dyslipidaemia, and high blood pressure?
What is the condition in which blood glucose is higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes, and often progresses to type 2 diabetes if left untreated?
What is the condition in which blood glucose is higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes, and often progresses to type 2 diabetes if left untreated?
Which of the following is a complication of diabetes known as 'macrovascular disease'?
Which of the following is a complication of diabetes known as 'macrovascular disease'?
What is the definition of hypoglycaemia?
What is the definition of hypoglycaemia?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
Which of the following is a medication used to reduce hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is a medication used to reduce hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary treatment for patients with type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary treatment for patients with type 1 diabetes?
What was the percentage reduction in risk of developing type 2 diabetes for the lifestyle intervention group compared to the placebo group in the study by Knowler et al. (2002)?
What was the percentage reduction in risk of developing type 2 diabetes for the lifestyle intervention group compared to the placebo group in the study by Knowler et al. (2002)?
What is the recommended duration of moderate intensity exercise for pregnant women with or at risk of gestational diabetes?
What is the recommended duration of moderate intensity exercise for pregnant women with or at risk of gestational diabetes?
What is the effect of exercise on blood glucose levels for people with well-controlled type 1 diabetes?
What is the effect of exercise on blood glucose levels for people with well-controlled type 1 diabetes?
What is the recommended approach for people with type 2 diabetes who have advanced neuropathy?
What is the recommended approach for people with type 2 diabetes who have advanced neuropathy?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise for people with T2D?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise for people with T2D?
What is the recommended combination of aerobic and resistance exercise for people with T2D?
What is the recommended combination of aerobic and resistance exercise for people with T2D?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication to exercise for people with T2D?
Which of the following is a relative contraindication to exercise for people with T2D?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended screening for people with diabetes before starting an exercise program?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended screening for people with diabetes before starting an exercise program?
What is the gold standard for evaluating physical fitness in people with diabetes?
What is the gold standard for evaluating physical fitness in people with diabetes?
What are the risk factors for hypoglycemia during exercise in people with unstable T2D?
What are the risk factors for hypoglycemia during exercise in people with unstable T2D?
Which of the following best describes the position of Exercise and Sports Science Australia on exercise prescription for patients with T2D and prediabetes?
Which of the following best describes the position of Exercise and Sports Science Australia on exercise prescription for patients with T2D and prediabetes?
What is the main focus of the article by Hansen et al (2013)?
What is the main focus of the article by Hansen et al (2013)?
What is the main message conveyed in Diabetes Australia's (2011) position statement on language for diabetes?
What is the main message conveyed in Diabetes Australia's (2011) position statement on language for diabetes?