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Quiz about Basics Of Sarcoidosis
Quiz about Basics Of Sarcoidosis

Basics Of Sarcoidosis Trivia Quiz


Sarcoidosis causes the growth of non-caseating granulomas (tissue growth which is not cancerous but may damage organs). It occurs in many organ systems. This quiz covers basics of the disease.

A multiple-choice quiz by archtalon. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
archtalon
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
43,905
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
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1754
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Question 1 of 10
1. Sarcoidosis can affect the following parts of the body? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is a common symptom of sarcoidosis? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the primary cause of sarcoidosis? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following medical test is commonly used to monitor sarcoidosis? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What group of persons is most commonly diagnosed with sarcoidosis in the United States? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What drug(s) are commonly used to treat sarcoidosis? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Where is one area of the world where sarcoidosis has a high incidence? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In what living site is sarcoidosis more common in the United States? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is one of the few definitive tests for sarcoidosis? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What disease(s) are similar in many ways to sarcoidosis? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Sarcoidosis can affect the following parts of the body?

Answer: All are correct

Many organ systems are affected with the lungs the most common.
2. Which of the following is a common symptom of sarcoidosis?

Answer: Shortness of breath

One of the most annoying symptoms of sarcoid to many patients is shortness of breath (dyspnea).
3. What is the primary cause of sarcoidosis?

Answer: Unknown cause

The cause(s) of sarcoid are unknown but, as opposed to many respiratory diseases, it is not linked to smoking or animal allergies.
4. Which of the following medical test is commonly used to monitor sarcoidosis?

Answer: Pulmonary function tests

5. What group of persons is most commonly diagnosed with sarcoidosis in the United States?

Answer: African-American females

Some studies have shown a 17:1 difference between African-American females and Caucasian males.
6. What drug(s) are commonly used to treat sarcoidosis?

Answer: Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids such as prednisone often work well against the disease but have many side-effects.
7. Where is one area of the world where sarcoidosis has a high incidence?

Answer: Scandanavia

The variability in incidence may result from both environmental factors and procedures used to diagnose the disease.
8. In what living site is sarcoidosis more common in the United States?

Answer: Rural

There is some evidence that use of wood-burning stoves and fireplaces to heat homes is related to sarcoidosis, but the disease is also found in homes without such heating methods, and is found in urban areas.
9. What is one of the few definitive tests for sarcoidosis?

Answer: Biopsy specimen

10. What disease(s) are similar in many ways to sarcoidosis?

Answer: Berylliosis

Beryllium, a heavy metal, can cause a disease which is very similar to sarcoidosis.
Source: Author archtalon

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