Illnesses and Symptoms

What illness is characterized by a high body temperature and sore throat?

• headache

• cold

• flu

• stomach flu

Which illness causes red, itchy bumps on the skin?

• Chickenpox

• Hives

• Measles

• Eczema

What is the term for a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles?

• cramp

• spasm

• contraction

• twitch

What is the medical term for a runny nose?

• drip nose

• rhinorrhea

• snot syndrome

• nasal drip

Which illness is caused by a virus and leads to a persistent cough?

• Bronchitis

• Pertussis

• Malaria

• Influenza

What is the condition called when the heart does not pump blood effectively?

• Heart failure

• Heart malfunction

• Blood pump failure

• Cardiac breakdown

What is the term for a severe headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light?

• headache

• cluster

• migraine

• tension

Which illness is caused by bacteria and results in a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes?

• Pneumonia

• Common cold

• Strep throat

• Flu

What is the term for the inability to sleep?

• restfulness

• slumberlessness

• insomnia

• drowsiness

Which illness is characterized by inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues?

• Influenza

• Diabetes

• Arthritis

• Migraine