Question 1

Explain why weight loss is recommended for people with osteoarthritis who are overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

Arthritis is a degenerative jo

Question 2

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)is an inflammatory bowel disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Asthma is an allergic reaction to specific types of pollen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following conditions involves inflammation and eventual scarring of the lining of the bronchial tubes?

Accepted Answer

A) pneumonia 
B) asthma 
C) emphysema 
D) bronchitis 
A) pneumonia 
B) asthma 
C) emphysema 
D) bronchitis

Question 5

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Genetics may play a role in asthma development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hay fever is usually considered a seasonal disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ulcerative colitis may cause loose or bloody stools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Research suggests that migraines may be triggered as a result of

Accepted Answer

A) vascular abnormalities in the brain as a result of viral infection or physical trauma. 
B) neurological abnormalities due to genetic mutation of a single gene. 
C) possibly genetic biochemical and inflammatory processes within the brain. 
D) a combination of physiological and psychological factors. 
A) vascular abnormalities in the brain as a result of viral infection or physical trauma. 
B) neurological abnormalities due to genetic mutation of a single gene. 
C) possibly genetic biochemical and inflammatory processes within the brain. 
D) a combination of physiological and psychological factors.

Question 10

The most common type of headache 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.

Question 11

Emphysema is an irreversible respiratory disease in which

Accepted Answer

A) the alveoli are destroyed. 
B) excess mucus is produced. 
C) the lungs become more elastic. 
D) there is inflammation and constriction of the bronchial tubes. 
A) the alveoli are destroyed. 
B) excess mucus is produced. 
C) the lungs become more elastic. 
D) there is inflammation and constriction of the bronchial tubes.

Question 12

In about one-third of cases,a sensory warning sign precedes a migraine.This warning sign is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) prelude. 
B) halo. 
C) indicator. 
D) aura. 
A) prelude. 
B) halo. 
C) indicator. 
D) aura.

Question 13

Discuss five strategies to protect yourself from back pain and injury.

Accepted Answer

(Any five of the following)
•Consciously

Question 14

Two lung conditions referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)are

Accepted Answer

A) chronic bronchitis and asthma. 
B) asthma and emphysema. 
C) chronic bronchitis and emphysema. 
D) acute bronchitis and smoker's cough. 
A) chronic bronchitis and asthma. 
B) asthma and emphysema. 
C) chronic bronchitis and emphysema. 
D) acute bronchitis and smoker's cough.

Question 15

Humidifying the air in your bedroom can help with asthma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Intrinsic asthma may be triggered by anything EXCEPT an allergy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An allergic reaction can trigger the release of which substance that produces allergy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) antibodies 
C) antihistamine 
D) histamine 
A) epinephrine 
B) antibodies 
C) antihistamine 
D) histamine

Question 18

Omar is experiencing IBS.Doctors consider all of the following to be possible triggers for his problem EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) stress and depression. 
B) changes in hormone levels. 
C) disruptions in signaling between the brain and the gut. 
D) a sedentary lifestyle. 
A) stress and depression. 
B) changes in hormone levels. 
C) disruptions in signaling between the brain and the gut. 
D) a sedentary lifestyle.

Question 19

You have a tension headache.Possible causes include all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) muscle contractions in your head and neck from sitting at your desk. 
B) an allergic reaction to milk in the ice cream you ate last night. 
C) muscle spasms from chewing gum for hours while studying. 
D) drinking red wine and not getting enough sleep. 
A) muscle contractions in your head and neck from sitting at your desk. 
B) an allergic reaction to milk in the ice cream you ate last night. 
C) muscle spasms from chewing gum for hours while studying. 
D) drinking red wine and not getting enough sleep.

Question 20

Risk factors for COPD include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) smoking. 
B) eating disorders. 
C) history of asthma. 
D) exposure to air pollution. 
A) smoking. 
B) eating disorders. 
C) history of asthma. 
D) exposure to air pollution.

Exam 20: Focus On: Reducing Risks for Chronic Diseases and Conditions

Explain why weight loss is recommended for people with osteoarthritis who are overweight or obese.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)is an inflammatory bowel disease.

Asthma is an allergic reaction to specific types of pollen.

Which of the following conditions involves inflammation and eventual scarring of the lining of the bronchial tubes?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common

Genetics may play a role in asthma development.

Hay fever is usually considered a seasonal disorder.

Ulcerative colitis may cause loose or bloody stools.

Research suggests that migraines may be triggered as a result of

The most common type of headache is the

Emphysema is an irreversible respiratory disease in which

In about one-third of cases,a sensory warning sign precedes a migraine.This warning sign is called a(n)

Discuss five strategies to protect yourself from back pain and injury.

Two lung conditions referred to as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)are

Humidifying the air in your bedroom can help with asthma.

Intrinsic asthma may be triggered by anything EXCEPT an allergy.

An allergic reaction can trigger the release of which substance that produces allergy symptoms?

Omar is experiencing IBS.Doctors consider all of the following to be possible triggers for his problem EXCEPT

You have a tension headache.Possible causes include all the following EXCEPT

Risk factors for COPD include all of the following EXCEPT

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Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

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