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Survey of Disease & Disability
LATEST MIDTERMS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. What is the primary goal of a patient-centered approach in
managing chronic diseases?
a. To minimize healthcare costs
b. To impose strict treatment protocols
c. To enhance patient adherence by considering individual
preferences
d. To eliminate the need for pharmacological interventions
ANS: c. To enhance patient adherence by considering
individual preferences.
Rationale: A patient-centered approach prioritizes individual
needs and preferences, leading to better adherence and outcomes.
2. Which social determinant of health is most likely to directly
influence the management of chronic disease?
a. Geographical location
b. Educational level
c. Political affiliation
d. Access to transportation
ANS: b. Educational level.
©2024/2025
, Rationale: Higher educational levels generally lead to better
understanding and management of chronic conditions.
3. In which condition is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
most effective as a complementary treatment?
a. Diabetes
b. Chronic pain
c. Hypertension
d. Hyperlipidemia
ANS: b. Chronic pain.
Rationale: CBT is often used to help patients with chronic
pain manage their symptoms more effectively.
4. Which biomarker is commonly associated with inflammation
in chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis?
a. Hemoglobin A1c
b. C-reactive protein
c. Low-density lipoprotein
d. Serum sodium
ANS: b. C-reactive protein.
©2024/2025
Survey of Disease & Disability
LATEST MIDTERMS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. What is the primary goal of a patient-centered approach in
managing chronic diseases?
a. To minimize healthcare costs
b. To impose strict treatment protocols
c. To enhance patient adherence by considering individual
preferences
d. To eliminate the need for pharmacological interventions
ANS: c. To enhance patient adherence by considering
individual preferences.
Rationale: A patient-centered approach prioritizes individual
needs and preferences, leading to better adherence and outcomes.
2. Which social determinant of health is most likely to directly
influence the management of chronic disease?
a. Geographical location
b. Educational level
c. Political affiliation
d. Access to transportation
ANS: b. Educational level.
©2024/2025
, Rationale: Higher educational levels generally lead to better
understanding and management of chronic conditions.
3. In which condition is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
most effective as a complementary treatment?
a. Diabetes
b. Chronic pain
c. Hypertension
d. Hyperlipidemia
ANS: b. Chronic pain.
Rationale: CBT is often used to help patients with chronic
pain manage their symptoms more effectively.
4. Which biomarker is commonly associated with inflammation
in chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis?
a. Hemoglobin A1c
b. C-reactive protein
c. Low-density lipoprotein
d. Serum sodium
ANS: b. C-reactive protein.
©2024/2025
