Common Communicable Diseases

Question 1

Describe the symptoms of and diagnosis for strep throat.

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Strep throat presents with symptoms of a sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils or lymph nodes, and often white or yellow spots in the throat. Doctors confirm a diagnosis with a throat culture.

Question 2

Describe an example situation in which a doctor would order an MRI of a patient's head.

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Head MRIs can be used to identify tumors, brain damage, blood flow, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions.

Question 3

Antibiotics are the treatment of choice for __________. A. strep throat and bacterial pneumonia B. the common cold and influenza C. meningitis and the common cold D. influenza and strep throat Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A

Question 4

If a doctor discovers that you have a swollen throat with white spots, he most likely will suspect that you have __________. A. strep throat B. pneumonia C. influenza D. meningitis Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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A

Question 5

Parasitic infections generally infect the __________. A. skin and lungs B. intestines and skin C. lungs and intestines D. blood and intestines Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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B

Question 6

Describe one way that advances in technology have improved health.

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Diagnostic medical testing diagnoses problems that can lead to development of disease. Water treatment and pasteurization kills disease-causing pathogens. Research and new technology can help further prevent disease in the future.

Question 7

Explain why doctors recommend getting flu shots each year.

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Influenza comes in different strains that are constantly changing. A shot from one year will not protect you from the virus the next year. If you have the flu one year, it will not prevent you from getting a different type of flu the same year or a different year.

Question 8

Bacterial pneumonia is one of the top ten causes of death in the United States. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T

Question 9

Athlete's foot can be transmitted by __________. A. eating toxic food B. contact with an infected person or surface C. swimming in a public pool D. wearing clean and dry socks Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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B

Question 10

Describe the symptoms and treatment for athlete's foot.

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The symptoms of athlete's foot include cracking and peeling skin, itching, stinging, and burning sensations on the feet. It can also include excessive dryness and abnormally thick toenails. Treatments can include over-the-counter or prescription creams, lotions, or sprays. Prescription oral medications are also available.

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