What's the Matter?

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1. You come in to Dr. Deputy complaining of sore throat, pain when swallowing, fever, aches, chills and swollen neck glands. Please don't breathe on Dr. Deputy. What's the matter with you? Bronchitis Tonsillitis Malaria Alopecia

2. You have been diagnosed with a deviated septum. Where would that be? Shoulder Nose Pelvis Who you calling deviated, bub?

3. Dr. Deputy observes that your mouth and one eyelid droop. You also appear to be unable to move one side of your face. What's the matter? Bell's palsy Irritable bowel syndrome Rheumatic fever Malabsorption

4. Emerson Moser, senior crayon maker for Crayola, was actually color blind. What colors can a color blind person usually not perceive? Mauve and puce Black and white Red and green Yellow and orange

5. You are having chest pains--they may range from slight pressure to crushing pain. The pains extend to the left shoulder, down the arm, and possibly into the jaw. You are also light-headed, sweating, nauseous and short of breath. Of these choices, what's the matter? Rubella Rheumatic fever Stroke Angina

6. You come in with a cough that sounds like barking. You are wheezing, have a fever, have trouble swallowing and have general cold symptoms. I should also mention that you are a child. What's the matter? Croup Scabies Rubella Quinsy

7. You feel nauseous and experience a spinning sensation. You say you are sure you have labyrinthitis. So where should I check? Heart Ear Pelvis Eyes

8. You have severe pain in your lower back and groin accompanied by blood in your urine. You also feel nausea and keep getting infections. What's the matter? Kidney stones Typhoid fever Pleurisy Huntington's chorea

9. My wife sometimes accuses me of being unable to speak, write or understand the meaning of words. It usually happens when she is talking about stuff I need to do around the house. Or at least I think that's when it happens. I'm not sure. But I think I have a disorder. What disorder could cause a person to suddenly be unable to speak, write or understand words? Fasciitis Aphasia Lycanthropy Anemia

10. Your mouth and fingernail beds are blue. You have such trouble breathing that you have to resort to exaggerated chest movements and your shortness of breath is getting worse. You have lost weight because of this condition. What's the matter? Pneumonia Bronchitis Emphysema You are tired of this quiz