Question

question 64
daniel a 47 y/o male has a smoking addiction and has smoked 2 packs /day for the past 26 years.
daniel is at risk for which diseases as a result of his smoking addiction?
a osteoarthritis
b. graves disease
c. oral cancer
d. copd
e b, c & d only

Explanation:

• Oral Cancer: Smoking is a major risk factor for oral cancer as the chemicals in tobacco can damage cells in the mouth.
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Long - term smoking (Daniel has smoked for 26 years) is a leading cause of COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
• Grave's Disease: It is an autoimmune disorder related to the thyroid gland and is not directly caused by smoking.
• Osteoarthritis: While there may be some associations in complex scenarios, smoking is not a primary or well - established direct cause of osteoarthritis in the way it is for oral cancer and COPD.

Answer:

E. B, C & D only