SLE
What type of rash is noted with SLE?
Butterfly rash
What diet is used for glomerulonephritis?
High fiber diet
What is the most important precaution to prevent the spread of Hepatitis A?
a. Isolation
b. Vaccination
c. Hand washing
d. Wearing gloves
c. Hand washing
Which of the following increases the risk of HIV transmission?
a. Using condoms
b. Having an undetectable viral load
c. Presence of other sexually transmitted infections
d. Taking a pre- exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Ans- C Presence of other sexually transmitted infections
1. What is the primary mechanism underlying multiple sclerosis?
a) Bacterial infection of nerve fibers
b) Progressive demyelination of nerve fibers
c) Compression of spinal cord
d) Degeneration of motor neurons
b) Progressive demyelination of nerve fibers Rationale: Multiple sclerosis is characterized by the progressive demyelination of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, which disrupts communication between nerves and muscles.
What is advised to use when a patient has a diagnosis of SLE?
Sunscreen
Glomerulonephritis may develop one to two weeks following what type of illness?
Streph throat
What does the presence of HAV IgM antibodies indicate?
a. Past infection
b. Acute hepatitis
c. Chronic infection
d. Vaccine-induced immunity
b. Acute hepatitis
Which of the following is NOT a stage of HIV infection?
a. Primary infection stage
b. Clinical latency phase
c. Acute symptomatic phase
d. AIDS
Ans- C Acute symptomatic phase
2. Which age group is typically affected by the onset of multiple sclerosis?
a) 0-10 years
b) 10-20 years
c) 20-50 years
d) Over 60 years
c) 20-50 years Rationale: The onset of multiple sclerosis typically occurs between ages 20 and 50, with symptoms first appearing at an average age of 30 to 35 years.
Is SLE an autoimmune disorder? True or False
True
Four symptoms of glomerulonephritis are?
Hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, edema
What is the key component of patient education for those with Hepatitis B?
a. Avoiding all physical contact
b. Maintaining a high level of personal hygiene
c. Discontinuing breastfeeding
d. Isolating themselves from family members
b. Maintaining a high level of personal hygiene
What is a key component of successful HIV treatment?
a. Periodic treatment interruptions
b. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART)
c. Avoiding all social interactions
d. Focusing solely on opportunistic infections
Ans- B Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART)
3. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of multiple sclerosis?
a) Fatigue
b) Depression
c) Paresthesias
d) High fever
d) High fever Rationale: While fatigue, depression, and paresthesias are common symptoms of MS, high fever is not typically listed as a primary symptom of the condition.
Name four symptoms of SLE?
Fatigue, fever, joint pain, swelling
Causes of glomerulonephritis?
HIV, Hep B, Hep C, Viral Infections
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of viral hepatitis?
a. Abdominal pain
b. Fatigue
c. Jaundice
d. Chest pain
Ans- D Chest pain
Which of the following is a psychosocial challenge faced by individuals with HIV?
a. Increased social support
b. Enhanced job security
c. Stigma and discrimination
d. Automatic insurance coverage
Ans- C Stigma and discrimination
4. What is the ratio of women to men affected by multiple sclerosis?
a) 1:1
b) 2:1
c) 3:1
d) 4:1
c) 3:1 Rationale: Multiple sclerosis affects women three times more often than men.
Lupus is a condition that causes _____________ throughout the body?
Inflamation
Describe the urine color or characteristic of increased protein in the urine?
Foamy
Which test is used to confirm chronic Hepatitis C infection?
a. HCV antibody test
b. HCV RNA test
c. Liver function test
d. Hepatitis B surface antigen
Ans- B HCV RNA test
What does U=U stand for regarding HIV?
a. Untreated = unsafe
b. Undetectable = untransmittable
c. Unavoidable = untreatable
d. Uninfected = unprotected
Ans- B Undetectable = untransmittable
5. Which diagnostic criterion is NOT required for a definitive diagnosis of multiple sclerosis?
a) Evidence of at least 2 inflammatory demyelinating lesions in different CNS locations
b) 2 or more attacks occurring at different times
c) All other diagnoses ruled out
d) Positive blood test for MS antibodies
d) Positive blood test for MS antibodies Rationale: There is no specific blood test for MS antibodies. The diagnostic criteria for MS include evidence of lesions, multiple attacks, and ruling out other diagnoses, but do not include a blood test for MS antibodies.