PBS Activity 3.1.4 – Evidence Evaluation

After examining the information from the Hospital Hub app, the source of the infection appears to be

• the antiseptic wipes

• one of the nurses who treated the patients

• a fungus

• food from the hospital cafeteria

The cause of a disease or condition is called

• etiology

• exposure

• mycobacter

• treatment

What is etiology in medicine?

• The study of the causes of a disease

• Subjective evidence of a disease

• Objective evidence of a disease

• To identify a disease

Based on the results from our patients, the agent of infection is

• a virus

• a bacteria

• a protist

• a helminth

Which course of treatment would we recommend for our patients?

• a powerful antifungal

• de-worming medication

• lifestyle changes like a change in eating habits and exercise

• a broad-spectrum antibiotic

Which of the following is the etiology of the flu?

• a virus

• a fungus

• genetics

• lifestyle

• exposure to environmental factors

Which of the following is the etiology of asthma?

• a virus

• a fungus

• genetics

• lifestyle

• exposure to environmental factors

Which of the following is the etiology of familial hypercholesterolemia?

• a virus

• a fungus

• genetics

• lifestyle

• exposure to environmental factors

Which of the following is the etiology of athlete's foot?

• a virus

• a fungus

• genetics

• lifestyle

• exposure to environmental factors

Which of the following is the etiology of heart disease?

• a virus

• a fungus

• genetics

• lifestyle

• exposure to environmental factors