Biology ยท General Awareness
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
What are the symptoms of otitis externa?
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Ear pain
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Swelling and redness of the ear canal
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Discharge from the ear
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Hearing loss
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Ear pain, swelling and redness of the ear canal, discharge from the ear, and hearing loss are all symptoms of otitis externa.
How is otitis externa diagnosed?
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Physical examination of the ear
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Culture of the ear discharge
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Imaging studies
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All of the above
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Otitis externa is typically diagnosed based on a physical examination of the ear. In some cases, a culture of the ear discharge may be performed to identify the specific bacteria causing the infection.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of otitis externa?
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Ear pain
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Swelling and redness of the ear canal
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Discharge from the ear
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Itching
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Itching is not a symptom of otitis externa. Ear pain, swelling and redness of the ear canal, and discharge from the ear are all symptoms of otitis externa.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of otitis externa?
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Ear pain
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Swelling and redness of the ear canal
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Discharge from the ear
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Fever
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Fever is not a symptom of otitis externa. Ear pain, swelling and redness of the ear canal, and discharge from the ear are all symptoms of otitis externa.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Lyme Disease?
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Fever
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Rash
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Headache
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Nausea
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Nausea is not a common symptom of Lyme Disease.
Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?
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Delusions
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Hallucinations
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Disorganized speech
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All of the above
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Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired social and occupational functioning.
Which of the following is a symptom of bipolar disorder?
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Mania
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Hypomania
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Depression
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All of the above
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Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes extreme swings in mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms include mania, hypomania, and depression.
Which of the following is a symptom of anorexia nervosa?
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Extreme weight loss
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Fear of gaining weight
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Distorted body image
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All of the above
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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, a fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.
Which of the following is a symptom of drug use disorder?
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Tolerance
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Withdrawal
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Cravings
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All of the above
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Drug use disorder is a mental disorder characterized by tolerance, withdrawal, cravings, and impaired control over drug use.
Which chronic disease is characterized by the buildup of uric acid in the blood, leading to painful joints and gout?
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Gout
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Osteoarthritis
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Lupus
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Explanation
Gout is a chronic disease characterized by the buildup of uric acid in the blood, leading to painful joints and gout attacks.
What are the common symptoms of a sore throat?
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Pain or scratchiness in the throat
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Difficulty swallowing
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Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
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Fever
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All of the above
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A sore throat can cause pain or scratchiness in the throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and fever.
What are the symptoms of tonsillitis?
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Sore throat
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Difficulty swallowing
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Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
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Fever
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All of the above
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Explanation
Tonsillitis can cause a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and fever.
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Inflammation of the larynx
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Inflammation of the tonsils
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Inflammation of the adenoids
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Inflammation of the epiglottis
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Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx, which is the voice box.
What are the symptoms of laryngitis?
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Hoarseness
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Loss of voice
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Sore throat
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Difficulty swallowing
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All of the above
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Laryngitis can cause hoarseness, loss of voice, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing.
What are the symptoms of croup?
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Hoarse cough
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Difficulty breathing
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Stridor (a high-pitched whistling sound during breathing)
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Fever
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All of the above
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Explanation
Croup can cause a hoarse cough, difficulty breathing, stridor (a high-pitched whistling sound during breathing), and fever.