Question 1

Chronic pain has been cited as the most costly health problem in America. List at least five current treatment options for chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

(any five of the following)
1. Over-the-counter pain relief medications
2. Prescription pain relievers
3. Heat and cold treatments
4. Acupuncture
5. Acupressure or massage
6. Local electrical stimulation
7. Psychological treatment when pain is related to emotional or psychological problems
8. Mind-body therapies
9. Surgery (as a last option)

Question 2

The type of headache that often involves debilitating symptoms is the

Accepted Answer

A)  cluster headache. 
B)  sinus headache. 
C)  migraine headache. 
D)  tension headache. 
A)  cluster headache. 
B)  sinus headache. 
C)  migraine headache. 
D)  tension headache. C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is True regarding rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an autoimmune disease involving chronic inflammation. 
B)  It is most common among people who are over age 50. 
C)  It occurs due to environmental causes; heredity does not play a role. 
D)  It is caused by the wear and tear of repetitive use. 
A)  It is an autoimmune disease involving chronic inflammation. 
B)  It is most common among people who are over age 50. 
C)  It occurs due to environmental causes; heredity does not play a role. 
D)  It is caused by the wear and tear of repetitive use. A

Question 4

The growing incidence of arthritis can be attributed largely to

Accepted Answer

A)  on-the-job injuries. 
B)  obesity and sedentary lifestyles. 
C)  heavy alcohol consumption. 
D)  the aftereffects of sports injuries. 
A)  on-the-job injuries. 
B)  obesity and sedentary lifestyles. 
C)  heavy alcohol consumption. 
D)  the aftereffects of sports injuries.

Question 5

Smokers have a higher risk of ulcerative colitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List at least six triggers for migraine headaches.

Accepted Answer

(any six of the following)
1. Stress
2.

Question 7

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are two different names for the same condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Immunotherapy consists of administering injections of antibodies or desensitizing doses of allergens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A hypersensitivity reaction in which the body produces antibodies to a normally harmless substance is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  overexposure. 
B)  allergy. 
C)  intolerance. 
D)  chronic condition. 
A)  overexposure. 
B)  allergy. 
C)  intolerance. 
D)  chronic condition.

Question 10

The inflammatory response to an allergen is caused by the release of

Accepted Answer

A)  pollen. 
B)  antibodies. 
C)  histamine. 
D)  mast cells. 
A)  pollen. 
B)  antibodies. 
C)  histamine. 
D)  mast cells.

Question 11

Most people with seizure disorders are able to live normal lives if they are under medical supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following conditions has no known cause and is characterized by extreme fatigue and painful, aching joints and muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raynaud's syndrome 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Fibromyalgia 
D)  Lupus 
A)  Raynaud's syndrome 
B)  Parkinson's disease 
C)  Fibromyalgia 
D)  Lupus

Question 13

Explain how an allergy affects the body.

Accepted Answer

An allergy is a hypersensitive

Question 14

After heart disease, cancer, and stroke, what is the next leading cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unintentional injuries 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  Chronic lower respiratory disease 
D)  Alzheimer's disease 
A)  Unintentional injuries 
B)  Diabetes 
C)  Chronic lower respiratory disease 
D)  Alzheimer's disease

Question 15

Dyspnea is

Accepted Answer

A)  shortness of breath. 
B)  a sleep disorder. 
C)  painful coughing. 
D)  slow, deep breathing. 
A)  shortness of breath. 
B)  a sleep disorder. 
C)  painful coughing. 
D)  slow, deep breathing.

Question 16

List at least four strategies for managing the symptoms of hay fever.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following)
1. Avoid env

Question 17

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include stiffness, pain, redness, and swelling of multiple joints, particularly in the hands and wrists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The sensation of heartburn is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. 
B)  a build-up of fluid in the lungs. 
C)  a blockage in the small intestine. 
D)  excess air in the stomach. 
A)  backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. 
B)  a build-up of fluid in the lungs. 
C)  a blockage in the small intestine. 
D)  excess air in the stomach.

Question 19

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common

Accepted Answer

A)  gastrointestinal disorders. 
B)  types of back injury. 
C)  types of arthritis. 
D)  repetitive motion disorders. 
A)  gastrointestinal disorders. 
B)  types of back injury. 
C)  types of arthritis. 
D)  repetitive motion disorders.

Question 20

Long-term exposure to which of the following has been linked to emphysema?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asbestos and cigarette smoke 
B)  Paint and coal dust 
C)  Cigarette smoke and air pollution 
D)  Air pollution and toxic chemicals 
A)  Asbestos and cigarette smoke 
B)  Paint and coal dust 
C)  Cigarette smoke and air pollution 
D)  Air pollution and toxic chemicals

Exam 22: Reducing Risks and Coping with Chronic Conditions

Chronic pain has been cited as the most costly health problem in America. List at least five current treatment options for chronic pain.

The type of headache that often involves debilitating symptoms is the

Which of the following statements is True regarding rheumatoid arthritis?

The growing incidence of arthritis can be attributed largely to

Smokers have a higher risk of ulcerative colitis.

List at least six triggers for migraine headaches.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are two different names for the same condition.

Immunotherapy consists of administering injections of antibodies or desensitizing doses of allergens.

A hypersensitivity reaction in which the body produces antibodies to a normally harmless substance is a(n)

The inflammatory response to an allergen is caused by the release of

Most people with seizure disorders are able to live normal lives if they are under medical supervision.

Which of the following conditions has no known cause and is characterized by extreme fatigue and painful, aching joints and muscles?

Explain how an allergy affects the body.

After heart disease, cancer, and stroke, what is the next leading cause of death in the United States?

Dyspnea is

List at least four strategies for managing the symptoms of hay fever.

Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include stiffness, pain, redness, and swelling of multiple joints, particularly in the hands and wrists.

The sensation of heartburn is caused by

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common

Long-term exposure to which of the following has been linked to emphysema?

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