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Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following statements regarding the trace element iodine are true EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis, not as a component of enzymes in intermediary metabolism, making (A) false. (B), (C), (D), and (E) are true: deficiency causes goiter (and often hypothyroidism), it’s toxic in excess, and supplements protect against radioactive iodine.
Question 2 of 5
Epidemics of typhus fever have been associated with war and famine for several centuries. What factor was most important in the control of such epidemics following the end of World War II?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DDT was critical post-WWII in controlling typhus by killing lice, the vector, breaking transmission cycles.
Question 3 of 5
Passive immunization is the major means of prevention of which of the following diseases?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hepatitis A can be prevented with immunoglobulin (passive immunity) post-exposure, unlike the others, which rely on active vaccination.
Question 4 of 5
Adverse reactions reported following administration of pertussis vaccine include
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pertussis vaccine is associated with seizures (rarely), not arthus reactions, hyperglycemia, or hypothermia.
Question 5 of 5
Influenza vaccine is generally recommended for which of the following groups?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Influenza vaccine is recommended for high-risk groups like those with severe pulmonary disorders, not universally for all over 55, children, or pregnant women unless other risks apply.