Management of Non-Communicable Diseases

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Which of the following is NOT a non-communicable disease?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Cancer

  4. Malaria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malaria is a communicable disease, while heart disease, stroke, and cancer are non-communicable diseases.

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

  1. High blood pressure

  2. High cholesterol

  3. Diabetes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes are all risk factors for heart disease.

What is the leading cause of death from non-communicable diseases?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Cancer

  4. Chronic respiratory diseases


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death from non-communicable diseases, followed by stroke, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases.

Which of the following is a lifestyle modification that can help prevent non-communicable diseases?

  1. Eating a healthy diet

  2. Getting regular exercise

  3. Avoiding tobacco smoke

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco smoke are all lifestyle modifications that can help prevent non-communicable diseases.

Which of the following is a medication that is used to treat high blood pressure?

  1. ACE inhibitors

  2. Beta-blockers

  3. Diuretics

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and diuretics are all medications that are used to treat high blood pressure.

Which of the following is a medication that is used to treat high cholesterol?

  1. Statins

  2. Bile acid resins

  3. Ezetimibe

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statins, bile acid resins, and ezetimibe are all medications that are used to treat high cholesterol.

Which of the following is a medication that is used to treat diabetes?

  1. Metformin

  2. Insulin

  3. Sulfonylureas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metformin, insulin, and sulfonylureas are all medications that are used to treat diabetes.

Which of the following is a type of cancer that is caused by smoking?

  1. Lung cancer

  2. Breast cancer

  3. Colon cancer

  4. Prostate cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lung cancer is the type of cancer that is most strongly associated with smoking.

Which of the following is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos?

  1. Mesothelioma

  2. Lung cancer

  3. Breast cancer

  4. Colon cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos.

Which of the following is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation?

  1. Skin cancer

  2. Lung cancer

  3. Breast cancer

  4. Colon cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Skin cancer is the type of cancer that is most strongly associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Which of the following is a type of chronic respiratory disease?

  1. Asthma

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Tuberculosis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of chronic respiratory disease that is characterized by airflow limitation.

Which of the following is a type of chronic respiratory disease?

  1. Asthma

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Tuberculosis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asthma is a type of chronic respiratory disease that is characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

Which of the following is a type of chronic respiratory disease?

  1. Asthma

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Tuberculosis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pneumonia is a type of chronic respiratory disease that is characterized by inflammation of the lungs.

Which of the following is a type of chronic respiratory disease?

  1. Asthma

  2. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  3. Pneumonia

  4. Tuberculosis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tuberculosis is a type of chronic respiratory disease that is caused by a bacterium.

Which of the following is a type of mental health disorder?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are all types of mental health disorders.

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