Chronic Illness Education & Management Flashcards
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Which concept best describes the phenomenon where multiple autoimmune conditions occur in the same individual?
Answer: Polyautoimmunity
Polyautoimmunity refers to the presence of more than one autoimmune disease in a single patient, which is common given shared genetic and immune dysregulation mechanisms.
When educating a client with a chronic autoimmune condition about pacing, which approach best prevents post-exertional malaise?
Answer: Stay within the energy envelope and rest proactively
Staying within the energy envelope by pacing activity and resting proactively helps prevent symptom crashes and post-exertional malaise in chronic illness.
A client reports that their rheumatologist uses a treat-to-target strategy. What does this mean in chronic illness management?
Answer: Setting specific measurable goals and adjusting treatment until reached
Treat-to-target is a strategy where clinicians set defined goals (e.g., remission or low disease activity) and systematically adjust therapy until those targets are achieved.
Which psychological model best explains why chronic illness patients often feel grief about their former healthy self?
Answer: Ambiguous loss framework
The ambiguous loss framework explains grief when something is lost but not clearly gone, such as one's former healthy identity in chronic illness.
In AIP coaching, what is the primary purpose of a food and symptom journal?
Answer: To identify personal trigger foods and symptom patterns
Food and symptom journals help clients identify connections between specific foods and symptom patterns, guiding personalized dietary decisions.
Which of the following best characterizes the 'illness identity' challenge many people with chronic autoimmune conditions face?
Answer: Over-identifying with their illness to the point it dominates self-concept
Illness identity refers to the degree to which a person incorporates their illness into their self-concept, and over-identification can negatively impact well-being.
What is the most evidence-informed reason to address sleep quality in AIP clients with chronic illness?
Answer: Poor sleep disrupts circadian cortisol rhythms and increases inflammatory markers
Poor sleep disrupts the HPA axis, elevates cortisol at abnormal times, and raises pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-6 and TNF-alpha, worsening autoimmune conditions.