Exam 23: General Medical Conditions and Additional Health Concerns

What is the medical term for a sudden vascular reaction of the skin resulting in the formation of wheals?

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, that is uncontrolled for a long period of time can lead to coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and stroke.

The female athletic triad includes all of the followingEXCEPT:

Individuals with Stage I hypertension can be treated without medication as long as they make lifestyle changes.

Certain foods such as shrimp, celery, and peanuts can cause exercise-induced asthma (EIA).

Chlamydia can result in painful infections of the reproductive organs, which can lead to infertility.

Gonorrhea, if left untreated, can cause arthritis, dermatitis, heart problems, and reproductive problems in both men and women.

The onset of menarche may be delayed by strenuous training and competition.

Which of the following should be followed by athletes diagnosed with athlete's foot?

An athlete who shows symptoms of a high fever, stiff neck, photophobia, intense headache, and sensitivity to sound may be suffering from:

A blood pressure reading of 120-139 mmhg/80-89 mmhg is a characteristic of:

Persons with sickle-cell anemia have red blood cells with less oxygen-carrying potential; therefore, they should not be allowed to participate in endurance activities.