Basics
Cystic fibrosis is contagious: true or false
What is false?
Copies of the CFTR mutation needed to have cystic fibrosis:
What is two?
One respiratory symptom of CF.
What is Chronic cough/wheezing/shortness of breath?
A cure for cystic fibrosis exists: true or false:
What is false?
Managing treatments and appointments can impact this group’s daily routines and responsibilities.
Who are family members or caregivers?
Mucus is a problem in CF because:
What is the blocked airway and interference with digestion?
The gene mutated in cystic fibrosis:
What is CFTR?
Physical sign on CF in patients:
What is clubbing?
The testing done to identify CF carriers before symptoms appear.
What is genetic testing?
Mental health challenges are common with people living with CF:
What are anxiety and depression?
Diagnosis for CF takes place at:
What is birth?
Two healthy parents have a child with cystic fibrosis: true or false:
What is true?
Skin related sign often seen in people with CF.
What is salty skin?
Test done after birth to diagnose CF:
What is newborn blood screening?
People with CF avoid close contact with others with CF.
What is preventing the spread of infections?
Population most affected by CF:
What are Caucasians (Northern European)?
Normally moves through cells with the help of CFTR.
What is chloride and water?
Digestive issue that is common in CF due to poor nutrient absorbtion.
What is poor weight gain?
Test measuring chloride concentrations:
What is a sweat test?
Frequent hospital visits and daily treatments can cause people with cystic fibrosis to miss school and social activities, affecting this part of their life.
What is their social life?
The body systems mainly affected by cystic fibrosis:
What is lungs and the digestive system?
The CFTR gene controls:
What is chloride and water movement in cells?
CF Symptom that only affects one gender.
What is male infertility?
A lung and airway clearing technique:
Infection precautions and hospitalizations can lead to this emotional and social challenge for people with CF.
What is social isolation?