Mental Health
During a panic attack, people may experience symptoms that mimic this serious medical emergency.
What is a heart attack?
This occurs when one drug changes the effect of another drug when both are taken together.
What is a drug interaction?
This body system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
What is the nervous system?
This is the first thing you should check for in an emergency situation before giving help.
What is scene safety?
True or False: You should stop taking antibiotics as soon as you feel better...
What is false?
This warning sign of emotional distress involves withdrawing from friends, family, or activities that a person previously enjoyed.
What is social withdrawal?
Mixing alcohol with certain medications can increase side effects such as this dangerous condition that slows breathing and brain function.
What is central nervous system depression?
Adults typically have this many bones in their body.
What is 206?
This number should be called in the United States for emergency medical help.
What is 911?
Myth or Fact: You only need to wear sunscreen on sunny days.
What is Myth? (UV rays can penetrate clouds.)
This neurotransmitter is involved in motivation and reward and is often associated with feelings of pleasure.
What is dopamine?
Taking more than the recommended dose of acetaminophen can seriously damage this organ.
What is the liver?
This muscle separates the chest from the abdomen and plays a key role in breathing.
What is the diaphragm?
This technique is used to help someone who is choking by applying abdominal thrusts.
What is the Heimlich maneuver?
Myth or Fact: You can have high blood pressure without experiencing any symptoms.
What is Fact? (High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because many people have no symptoms.)
This symptom can occur in both anxiety and depression and refers to difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early.
What is insomnia?
This medical term describes a harmful or unintended response to a medication taken at a normal dose.
What is an adverse drug reaction (or side effect)?
This body system is responsible for bringing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide.
What is the respiratory system?
This condition occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing dangerously low body temperature.
What is hypothermia?
True or False: Vaccines can help your immune system recognize and fight disease-causing organisms.
What is true?
This mental health condition is characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
This abbreviation on a prescription means a medication should be taken "as needed."
What is PRN?
This body's longest and strongest bone runs from the hip to the knee.
What is the femur?
This is the medical term for a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause swelling, trouble breathing, and a drop in blood pressure.
What is anaphylaxis?
This condition occurs when the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, often preceding Type 2 diabetes...
What is insulin resistance?