1. Interstitial cystitis is a condition of which organ of the body? Uterus Colon Prostate Bladder

2. Interstitial cystitis affects whom? Woman Children Men All of these

3. Symptoms of interstitial cystitis are similar to what other condition? Radition Cystisis Bladder Cancer Urinary Tract Infection Tuberculosis of the bladder

4. What test is used to diagnose interstitial cystitis? Urine culture Biopsy Cystoscopy Ultrasound of bladder

5. Over 700,000 Americans have interstitial cystitis. What causes the disease? Autoimmune A defect Hereditary The cause is unknown

6. In severe cases of interstitial cystitis a person can urinate up to 60 times in a 24 hour period. What else is a complication of interstitial cystitis? Smaller bladder capacity Painful intercourse Reduced quality of life All of these

7. There is a correlation between other conditions and interstitial cystitis. Which of the following is most common in those with interstitial cystitis? Allergies, Irritable Bowel Sydrome and Sensitive Skin Endometriosis, CFIDS, and Urge Incontinence Vulvodynia, Fibromyalgia, and Migraines Asthma, Crohn's Disease and Lupus

8. In 1915 Hunner discovered what characteristic of the lining of the bladder in those with interstitial cystitis? Inflammation Ulcers Stiffening Scarring

9. In 1887 the book "Diseases of the Bladder and Uretha in Woman" was the first to document the term interstitial cystitis. Who wrote this book? John Shell Ferber Vincent Sitwell Skene

10. Which of the following beverages is most likely to irritate the bladder of a individual with interstitial iystitis? Peppermint herb tea Chamomile herb tea Chocolate milk Pear juice