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What's Wrong With Them? Trivia Quiz

How good is your general medical knowledge? See if you can answer these questions on many common medical conditions.

A multiple-choice quiz by HCR1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
HCR1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
360,215

Updated
Oct 17 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
4803

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. If an elderly lady was complaining of stiffness and swelling in her joints, from which of the following is she most likely to be suffering? Hint

Arthritis

Joint palsy

Tendonitis

Old age syndrome

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is a life long condition that causes the sufferer to have seizures? Hint

Epilepsy

Tourettes

Bell's palsy

Gout

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Question 3 of 10

3. If someone felt bloated and uncomfortable and has not had a bowel movement for a few days, which of these are they likely to be suffering from? Hint

Diarrhoea

An overeating complex

Distended abdomen

Constipation

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Question 4 of 10

4. If someone is complaining of 'crushing' pain in his chest which is travelling down his left arm, should you call for an ambulance?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which common childhood illness might a three year old girl who has a high temperature and is covered in itchy red spots have? Hint

Mumps

Croup

Whooping Cough

Chicken Pox

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does it mean if someone is anaemic? Hint

They are lacking in hemoglobin

They don't have enough blood

They are lacking in vitamin C

They've got a parasitic infection

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Question 7 of 10

7. If you heard a female friend talking about being on 'the pill', which is most likely to be 'the pill' she is referring to? Hint

Prozac

The combined oral contraceptive pill

A weight loss pill

Penicillin

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Question 8 of 10

8. People with diabetes cannot regulate blood sugar properly. What is the name of the substance they need to inject in order to stop their blood sugar getting too high? Hint

Insulin

Sugar

Saline

Blood

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is a condition which causes hair loss in males and females of all ages? Hint

Alopecia

Wiggy syndrome

Male patterned baldness

Shampooitis

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Question 10 of 10

10. If a teenager has a fever, a severe headache, cannot tolerate bright lights and has a blotchy red rash, do they need to go to hospital?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If an elderly lady was complaining of stiffness and swelling in her joints, from which of the following is she most likely to be suffering?

Answer: Arthritis

Arthritis is a common condition with around 10 million suffers in the UK. It is more common in people over 50 but can affect younger people. Although there is no cure, treatments include painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs and, in severe cases, joint replacements.

2. Which of the following is a life long condition that causes the sufferer to have seizures?

Answer: Epilepsy

In the UK epilepsy affects around 1 in 100 people. The most common symptoms are seizures or fits. Many people with epilepsy are able to control their symptoms with drugs to limit the number of seizures they have.

3. If someone felt bloated and uncomfortable and has not had a bowel movement for a few days, which of these are they likely to be suffering from?

Answer: Constipation

Constipation is a common problem that can usually be sorted with a laxative. It can be caused by not eating enough fibre or not drinking enough as well as being a side effect of some medications.

4. If someone is complaining of 'crushing' pain in his chest which is travelling down his left arm, should you call for an ambulance?

Answer: Yes

You should call an ambulance as these are the 'classic' signs of a heart attack although many people experience pain in other places or an 'indigestion' type pain. A heart attack is a medical emergency and immediate treatment is required to increase the chances of the person making a good recovery.

5. Which common childhood illness might a three year old girl who has a high temperature and is covered in itchy red spots have?

Answer: Chicken Pox

Chicken pox is a common childhood illness that rarely has severe complications, although you feel pretty ill while you have it. Once you've had it you are normally immune, although the virus can remain in the body leading to outbreaks of shingles in later life.

6. What does it mean if someone is anaemic?

Answer: They are lacking in hemoglobin

Anaemia can make people very tired and lethargic but is usually easily treatable by an increase in iron consumption. Iron is found in many foods, especially red meat and green leafy vegetables such as spinach. In some cases dietary supplements may be recommended to increase iron intake.

7. If you heard a female friend talking about being on 'the pill', which is most likely to be 'the pill' she is referring to?

Answer: The combined oral contraceptive pill

The combined oral contraceptive pill is the proper name for birth control pills. They are a widely used form of contraception especially for women in long term relationships where the risk of sexually transmitted diseases is lower.

8. People with diabetes cannot regulate blood sugar properly. What is the name of the substance they need to inject in order to stop their blood sugar getting too high?

Answer: Insulin

People who have to inject insulin most likely have type 1 diabetes. This is where the body cannot produce its own insulin so it must be injected. Although afflicted by a serious condition, people with diabetes can lead normal, active lives as long as their diabetes is properly managed.

9. Which of the following is a condition which causes hair loss in males and females of all ages?

Answer: Alopecia

Although not serious, alopecia can be upsetting, especially for women. Whilst it can start at any age it is more common for it to start in teenagers and young adults. Alopecia is not usually permanent and most people find the hair starts to grow back after about a year.

10. If a teenager has a fever, a severe headache, cannot tolerate bright lights and has a blotchy red rash, do they need to go to hospital?

Answer: Yes

These are all symptoms of meningitis, a serious infection of the membrane surrounding the brain. It is a medical emergency as if not treated quickly it can lead to brain damage.

Source: Author HCR1

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