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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.

Author
archtalon

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
43,905

Updated
Jun 14 24

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Sarcoidosis can affect which parts of the body? Hint

All are correct

Skin

Lungs

Eyes

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Question 2 of 10

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

Shortness of breath

Sneezing

Ringing in the ears

Blood in stool

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the primary cause of sarcoidosis? Hint

Unknown cause

Sun exposure

Smoking

Animal Fur

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Question 4 of 10

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

HIV antibody test

DNA testing

PET scan

Pulmonary function tests

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Question 5 of 10

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

African-American females

Caucasian females

Caucasian males

African-American males

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Question 6 of 10

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

Antibiotics

Blood-thinners

Corticosteroids

Hormone replacements

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Question 7 of 10

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

India

China

Scandanavia

Northern Canada

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Question 8 of 10

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

Rural

Suburban

Urban

Evenly distributed

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Question 9 of 10

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

Blood test for genetic abnormalities

Hearing test

Stress test

Biopsy specimen

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Question 10 of 10

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

Berylliosis

Lung cancer

Hepatitis C

Stroke

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sarcoidosis can affect which 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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