Question

1.) Among the medical treatments for lupus, which of these has no known long-term health implications or negative secondary effects?

   a.   corticosteroids

   b.   NSAIDs

   c.   antimalarial drugs

d. immunosuppresssant medications

2.) Which of the following describes chronic fatigue syndrome?

   a.   usually diagnosed in childhood

   b.   most frequently diagnosed in women

   c.   more likely to be found in individuals of higher levels of education

   d.   occurs in up to 15% of the population in the United States

  

Answer 1

1. Antimalarial drugs

Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system starts attacking its own cells and tissues and causes serious inflammation and swelling while affecting the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.

Corticosteroids, NSAIDs, Antimalarial drugs, and immunosuppressants are the most commonly used medications for controlling Lupus. However, all of these medicines come with certain side effects and risks of long-term health implications. For example, Corticosteroids can cause weight gain, easy bruising, and osteoporosis. Similarly, NSAIDs can cause stomach bleeding, kidney disease, and risk of heart disease. In fact, immunosuppressant medications come with the risk of liver damage, reduced fertility, and chances of cancer. However, antimalarial drugs have only little side effects like stomach upset.

2. Chronic fatigue syndrome is most frequently diagnosed in women

Women from young to middle-aged groups have 2 to 4 times more chances of getting diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome than men. It is a common condition in the United States and more than 1 million cases are reported every year. However, this figure does not constitute 15% population of the U.S.