,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common
complication associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)?
A) Pneumothorax
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Hypothyroidism
D) Osteoporosis
Correct Answer: A) Pneumothorax
Rationale: Pneumothorax, or collapsed lung, is a common
complication of COPD due to the increased pressure in the
lungs and weakening of the lung tissue.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the term used to
describe high blood pressure in the vessels carrying blood
to the lungs.
Correct Answer: Pulmonary hypertension
Rationale: Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood
pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right
side of the heart.
3. True/False: Diabetes Mellitus is a risk factor for the
development of chronic kidney disease.
Correct Answer: True
Rationale: Diabetes Mellitus can cause damage to the
small blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to chronic
kidney disease over time.
, A) Regular physical activity
B) Sodium-restricted diet
C) Cognitive-behavioral therapy
D) Increased fluid intake
Correct Answers: A) Regular physical activity, B)
Sodium-restricted diet
Rationale: Regular physical activity and a sodium-
restricted diet are key non-pharmacological interventions for
managing chronic heart failure.
5. Multiple Choice: A patient with rheumatoid arthritis may
benefit from which of the following medications to slow
disease progression?
A) NSAIDs
B) DMARDs
C) Antihistamines
D) Antipyretics
Correct Answer: B) DMARDs
Rationale: Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
(DMARDs) are used to slow the progression of rheumatoid
arthritis and improve long-term outcomes.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The presence of protein in the urine,
known as __________, is an indicator of potential kidney
damage.
Correct Answer: Proteinuria
Rationale: Proteinuria can be a sign of kidney disease, as
damaged kidneys may allow protein to leak into the urine.
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