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Disease Symptoms and Effects
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Disease symptoms and effects involve identifying physical and clinical signs of various medical conditions, ranging from infectious diseases to psychological grief. Topics cover diverse health issues such as anthrax, norovirus, sensorineural hearing loss, and environmental illnesses. These questions are essential for medical exams and general science sections.
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Disease Symptoms and Effects Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids in children?
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Hoarseness
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Oral thrush
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Weight gain
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Increased risk of infections
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Weight gain is not a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids in children. Common side effects include hoarseness, oral thrush, and increased risk of infections.
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a food allergy in children?
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Hives
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Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat
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Difficulty breathing
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Nausea and vomiting
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Nausea and vomiting are not common symptoms of a food allergy in children. Common symptoms include hives, swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat, and difficulty breathing.
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of atopic dermatitis (eczema) in children?
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Dry, itchy skin
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Redness and inflammation
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Blisters
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Fever
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Fever is not a common symptom of atopic dermatitis (eczema) in children. Common symptoms include dry, itchy skin, redness and inflammation, and blisters.
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of topical corticosteroids in children?
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Skin irritation
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Thinning of the skin
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Increased risk of infections
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Weight gain
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Weight gain is not a common side effect of topical corticosteroids in children. Common side effects include skin irritation, thinning of the skin, and increased risk of infections.
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in children?
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Sneezing
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Runny nose
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Itchy eyes
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Fever
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Fever is not a common symptom of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in children. Common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.
What is the most common symptom of a heart murmur?
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Chest pain
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Shortness of breath
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Fatigue
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No symptoms
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Most people with heart murmurs do not have any symptoms.
What are some of the signs and symptoms of burnout?
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Fatigue.
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Irritability.
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Difficulty concentrating.
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Sleep problems.
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All of the above.
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Some of the signs and symptoms of burnout include fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and sleep problems.
Which of the following is a common symptom of acute angle-closure glaucoma?
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Sudden onset of severe eye pain
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Blurred vision
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Halos around lights
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Nausea and vomiting
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is characterized by a sudden increase in intraocular pressure, causing severe eye pain, blurred vision, halos around lights, and nausea and vomiting.
Which of the following is a symptom of episcleritis?
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Redness and irritation of the eye
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Pain and tenderness
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Blurred vision
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Floaters and flashes of light
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Episcleritis, an inflammation of the episclera (the white outer layer of the eye), is characterized by redness and irritation of the eye, but typically does not cause pain, tenderness, blurred vision, or floaters and flashes of light.
Which of the following is a symptom of orbital cellulitis?
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Proptosis (bulging of the eye)
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Pain and tenderness
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Fever
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Double vision
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Orbital cellulitis, an infection of the tissues surrounding the eye, is characterized by proptosis (bulging of the eye), pain and tenderness, fever, and sometimes double vision.
Which of the following is a symptom of a subconjunctival hemorrhage?
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Redness of the eye
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Pain and tenderness
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Blurred vision
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Floaters and flashes of light
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A subconjunctival hemorrhage, a rupture of a small blood vessel in the conjunctiva (the clear outer layer of the eye), is characterized by redness of the eye, but typically does not cause pain, tenderness, blurred vision, or floaters and flashes of light.
What are the signs of Kundalini awakening?
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Increased energy and vitality
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Intense heat or cold sensations in the body
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Visions and spiritual experiences
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Kundalini awakening can manifest in a variety of ways, including increased energy and vitality, intense heat or cold sensations in the body, visions and spiritual experiences.
Which of the following is a common side effect of SSRIs?
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Nausea
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Headache
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Diarrhea
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Sexual Dysfunction
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Sexual dysfunction, including decreased libido and erectile dysfunction, is a common side effect of SSRIs.
Which of the following is a common side effect of atypical antipsychotics?
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Weight Gain
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Sedation
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Extrapyramidal Symptoms
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QTc Prolongation
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Weight gain is a common side effect of atypical antipsychotics, particularly olanzapine and clozapine.
Which of the following is a common symptom of foodborne illness?
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Diarrhea
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All of the above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are all common symptoms of foodborne illness.