Cyberchondria Quiz

What is the technical term for a fast heart rate?

• A. Hypertension

• B. Supraventricular tachycardia

• D. Arrhythmia

• C. Bradycardia

According to the Microsoft survey mentioned, what percentage of all searches were health-related?

• B. 2%

• D. 4%

• C. 3%

• A. 1%

What is a common problem for cyberchondriacs regarding online medical information?

• B. Information is from reliable sources

• A. Information is always accurate

• C. Information may be outdated or unreliable

• D. Information is easy to verify

What percentage of people do not check the source or date of online health information according to an American study?

• D. 75%

• B. 60%

• A. 50%

• C. 70%

What is a common misconception about online search results for health conditions?

• B. They are always accurate

• A. They only show common causes

• D. They are easy to understand

• C. They are updated daily

What is the main issue with scare stories and alternative remedies found online according to Dr. Sarah Jarvis?

• D. They are recommended by doctors

• C. They may be harmful

• B. They are well-researched

• A. They are always effective

What did the author develop after their hospital visit?

• A. A heart condition

• B. A chest infection

• C. Cyberchondria

• D. A brain tumour

What did the author do obsessively after their hospital visit?

• C. Ate healthy food

• D. Ignored their symptoms

• B. Checked their pulse

• A. Checked their temperature