Basics Of Sarcoidosis

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1. Sarcoidosis can affect the following parts of the body? Lungs All are correct Skin Eyes

2. Which of the following is a common symptom of sarcoidosis? Blood in stool Ringing in the ears Shortness of breath Sneezing

3. What is the primary cause of sarcoidosis? Smoking Unknown cause Sun exposure Animal Fur

4. Which of the following medical test is commonly used to monitor sarcoidosis? DNA testing HIV antibody test Pulmonary function tests PET scan

5. What group of persons is most commonly diagnosed with sarcoidosis in the United States? African-American males Caucasian males African-American females Caucasian females

6. What drug(s) are commonly used to treat sarcoidosis? Blood-thinners Corticosteroids Hormone replacements Antibiotics

7. Where is one area of the world where sarcoidosis has a high incidence? China India Northern Canada Scandanavia

8. In what living site is sarcoidosis more common in the United States? Evenly distributed Urban Rural Suburban

9. What is one of the few definitive tests for sarcoidosis? Blood test for genetic abnormalities Biopsy specimen Stress test Hearing test

10. What disease(s) are similar in many ways to sarcoidosis? Hepatitis C Stroke Lung cancer Berylliosis