An irreversible disease can usually be cured with medication and/or surgery. Which statement best reflects this claim?

• A. True
• B. Sometimes
• C. False
• D. Not enough information

Answer: (C)

Irreversible means the damage cannot be undone or returned to normal. A cure would fully restore health and eliminate the disease. If the disease is irreversible, medications or surgery are unlikely to provide a true cure; they’re more often used to manage symptoms, slow progression, or improve quality of life. There can be cases where an intervention removes a specific cause or the disease is halted, but as a general rule, a cure is not usually achievable. That’s why the statement is not true.