Questions and Answers
What is the maximum distance a household should be from a water source in a Level I water service?
Which of the following is NOT a condition treated by Sambong?
What type of toilet facility requires no water for waste disposal?
Which herb is associated with the treatment of diabetes mellitus?
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Which of the following conditions is treated by Tsaang Gubat?
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What is the causative agent of Leptospirosis?
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Which diagnostic test is used for diagnosing Malaria?
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What is the vector for Malaria?
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What is the drug of choice for treating Bacterial Meningitis?
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What is the incubation period range for Leptospirosis?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of infectious agent?
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What type of reservoir includes soil and water?
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What is the primary function of oral contraceptive pills in family planning?
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Which of the following is a common vector for communicable diseases?
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Which method of family planning is intended for permanent contraception?
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What does the Lactoational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) rely on to provide temporary contraception?
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Which of the following methods is based on checking cervical mucus to determine fertility?
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How does family planning empower women and girls?
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What is a key objective of family planning?
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What do Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) provide?
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What is the role of family planning in addressing population growth?
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Which family planning method involves refraining from sexual intercourse?
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When should a person stop using herbal remedies according to the content?
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What does the Emergency Contraception method involve?
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What is a necessary action if symptoms do not improve after using herbal preparation for two or three doses?
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What is a key principle of the voluntary and informed choice in family planning?
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What is an important reminder about the use of condoms in family planning?
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What does normalizing healthy family sizes encourage?
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What should be followed accurately when using herbal plants for health purposes?
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What is the causative agent of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?
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Which vector is responsible for the transmission of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever?
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What is the incubation period for Cholera?
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Which diagnostic test is specifically used for Dengue?
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What is the drug of choice for treating Typhoid Fever?
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Which communicable disease is transmitted through contaminated food and water?
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What is the causative agent for Typhoid Fever?
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For which disease is the incubation period listed as 2 - 7 days?
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Study Notes
Water Supply Systems
- Level I: Communal water service with one faucet serving 4-6 households, located within 25 meters.
- Level III: Comprehensive waterworks system includes a source, reservoir, piped network, and taps, ideal for urban areas with a need for minimal treatment or disinfection.
Excreta and Sewage Disposal
- Approved toilet facilities focus on safe waste disposal.
- Level I includes non-water carriage toilets, such as pit latrines and odorless earth closets.
Herbal Medicines and Family Planning
- Herbal remedies are used for various health issues, each focusing on specific plant parts and doses.
- Family planning encompasses reproductive health, aiming to reduce unintended pregnancies, enhance maternal and child health, promote voluntary choices, empower women, and encourage healthy family sizes.
Contraceptive Methods
- Natural methods include Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) and Two-Day Method for fertility awareness.
- Artificial methods include:
- Condoms: Barrier devices to prevent sperm entry.
- Pills: Hormonal oral contraceptives to prevent ovulation.
- Sterilization: Permanent procedures like tubal ligation and vasectomy.
- Intrauterine Device: T-shaped device preventing fertilization.
- Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs): Provide long-term pregnancy protection.
- Emergency Contraception: High-dose pills or copper IUD used post-intercourse.
Infectious Diseases
- Leptospirosis: Caused by Leptospira, transmitted via animal urine with symptoms appearing after 5-14 days. Treated with Penicillin.
- Malaria: Caused by Plasmodium, spread by Anopheles mosquitoes with an incubation of 7-30 days. Diagnosed via blood smear, treated with Chloroquine.
- Bacterial Meningitis: Caused by Neisseria Meningitis, with a 3-10 day incubation. Diagnosed with a spinal tap, treated with Penicillin, Ampicillin, or Ceftriaxone.
- Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: Caused by Flaviviridae, transmitted by Aedes Aegypti mosquitos, with symptoms starting after 2-7 days. Diagnosed via tourniquet test and treated as needed.
Common Communicable Diseases
- Gastrointestinal: Amoebiasis, Cholera, Typhoid fever.
- Respiratory: Chicken Pox, Diphtheria, Influenza, Measles, Pneumonia.
- Reproductive: Gonorrhea, Hepatitis A/B, Syphilis.
- Bloodborne: HIV.
Health Inequities and Milestones
- High maternal mortality rates highlight health disparities, with significant risks for poorer families.
- Persistent inequities lead to increased poverty due to healthcare costs, affecting children’s health status.
- Key milestones include the use of generics in healthcare, PhilHealth services, and the implementation of the Milk Code.
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