| Coverage : What exactly is Shingles? Think you know? Take this quiz to find out interesting facts about Shingles. |
| 1. | Shingles is caused by: |
| a. | | a virus |
| b. | | poor diet |
| c. | | poor grooming |
| d. | | none of the above |
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| 2. | What are the symptoms of Shingles? |
| a. | | rash or blisters |
| b. | | pain, numbness or itching |
| c. | | tar and nails on your roof |
| d. | | a and b only |
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| 3. | Who is at risk for Shingles? |
| a. | | roofers |
| b. | | hikers |
| c. | | anyone who has had chicken pox |
| d. | | sailors |
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| 4. | What kind of treatment is available for Shingles? |
| a. | | acetaminophen |
| b. | | anti-viral medication |
| c. | | cough drops |
| d. | | there is no treatment for shingles |
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| 5. | Is there any prevention for Shingles? |
| a. | | no anyone could be at risk |
| b. | | yes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away |
| c. | | no, it goes away on it’s own after 3-5 weeks |
| d. | | yes, there is a vaccine, but it is currently only available for older adults |
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| 6. | Can you catch Shingles? |
| a. | | yes, wear a safety mask if you come in contact with a person who has it |
| b. | | no, the virus lives with in the person dormant until they are sick |
| c. | | yes, it will seek you out |
| d. | | no, if you had chicken pox you aren’t at risk |
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| 7. | Shingles and chicken pox are related to another common virus, what is it? |
| a. | | herpes simplex |
| b. | | colds |
| c. | | measles |
| d. | | mono |
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| 8. | Can someone who never had chicken pox catch Shingles? |
| a. | | no they will develop chicken pox first |
| b. | | yes, because they don’t have any immunity built up |
| c. | | no |
| d. | | none of the above |
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| 9. | What do doctors recommend for the pain associated with Shingles? |
| a. | | Naproxen Sodium |
| b. | | IBProphen |
| c. | | acetaminophen |
| d. | | all the above |
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| 10. | What do doctors recommend for the persistent pain that lasts after the rash is gone? |
| a. | | to continue the same pain relief methods |
| b. | | to suffer through, it won’t last long |
| c. | | itching like there’s no tomorrow |
| d. | | none of the above |
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| 11. | Do the new chicken pox vaccines (approved in 1995) also prevent shingles? |
| a. | | yes, the vaccine delivers a weakened version of the virus to the body and builds a resistance to the disease. |
| b. | | no |
| c. | | both b and d |
| d. | | because the vaccine is so new, no one is sure |
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| 12. | In 1995 what percent of the population under 18 was infected at some point in their life with chicken pox? |
| a. | | 80 |
| b. | | 95 |
| c. | | 75 |
| d. | | 25 |
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