WorksheetsUnderstanding Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a classic respiratory symptom of cystic fibrosis in children?
Persistent dry cough
Chronic productive cough
Sudden onset wheeze
Stridor
Which sign is commonly observed in the digestive system of patients with cystic fibrosis?
Jaundice
Steatorrhoea
Haematemesis
Constipation
Which investigation is used as a primary diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis?
Chest X-ray
Sweat chloride test
Spirometry
Sputum culture
Which gene is mutated in cystic fibrosis?
BRCA1
CFTR
HBB
FBN1
Which of the following is a common sign seen on chest X-ray in cystic fibrosis?
Pleural effusion
Hyperinflation
Lung collapse
Pulmonary oedema
Which of the following is NOT a typical management strategy for cystic fibrosis?
Regular chest physiotherapy
High-fat diet
Insulin therapy for all patients
Prophylactic antibiotics
Which of the following is a differential diagnosis for cystic fibrosis in a child presenting with recurrent chest infections?
Asthma
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Coeliac disease
Epilepsy
Which of the following is a common complication of cystic fibrosis affecting the pancreas?
Acute pancreatitis
Pancreatic insufficiency
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cysts
Which of the following is a typical feature of the sweat chloride test in cystic fibrosis?
Chloride concentration < 30 mmol/L
Chloride concentration > 60 mmol/L
Chloride concentration between 30-40 mmol/L
Chloride concentration = 0 mmol/L
Which of the following is a recommended immunisation for patients with cystic fibrosis?
BCG vaccine
Annual influenza vaccine
Yellow fever vaccine
Rabies vaccine
Which of the following is a common gastrointestinal symptom in cystic fibrosis?
Diarrhoea with blood
Bulky, foul-smelling stools
Vomiting after meals
Severe abdominal pain
Which of the following is a sign of advanced lung disease in cystic fibrosis?
Clubbing of fingers
Cyanosis only during exercise
Petechiae
Oedema of the lower limbs
Which of the following is a common pathogen causing lung infections in cystic fibrosis?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Which of the following is a long-term management option for cystic fibrosis?
Lung transplantation
Appendectomy
Chemotherapy
Radiotherapy
Which of the following is a common sign in infants with cystic fibrosis?
Meconium ileus
Intussusception
Pyloric stenosis
Hirschsprung’s disease
