Post-acute Sequelae of COVID (Long COVID)

1. Post-acute COVID conditions are defined as having symptoms related to COVID for more than 2 months that have an impact on the patient’s life and are not explained by an alternative diagnosis.

a) True
b) False

2. The true prevalence of Long COVID is unknown due to the varying definitions and analysis methods used by researchers.

a) True
b) False

3. The 6-minute walk test is used to screen exercise tolerance following a COVID illness.

a) True
b) False

4. Which of the following are post-COVID symptoms seen by patients with Long COVID:

a) Fatigue
b) Headache
c) Dyspnea
d) Depression and Anxiety
e) All of the above

5. Some studies are suggesting an increased incidence of diabetes after having a COVID illness.

a) True
b) False

6. The following people are more likely to develop Long COVID:

a) People who experience severe initial illness
b) People with underlying health conditions (ex: diabetes, asthma, obesity or autoimmune disorder)
c) People who did not get a COVID vaccine
d) People who experienced multisystem inflammatory illness
e) All of the above

7. Several studies report lower rates of post-COVID symptoms in patients who are vaccinated.

a) True
b) False

8. The following is/are common conditions seen in Long COVID:

a) Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
b) Orthostasis
c) Neurocognitive changes
d) Olfactory changes
e) All of the above

9. Patients with diabetes are more likely to have serious complications, higher rate of ICU admission, longer length of stay, and death due to COVID.

a) True
b) False