AMSA's headquarters are located in this U.S. state, known for its cherry blossoms and political power.
What is Washington D.C.?
These two organ systems are the primary targets of injury in near-drowning events.
What are the lungs and the brain?
AMSA is unique among medical student organizations because it is completely run by these individuals
What are medical students?
Acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, is used prophylactically to prevent acute mountain sickness by inducing a mild metabolic __(acidosis/alkalosis)__ that stimulates __(increased/decreased)__ ventilation.
What is acidosis and increased?
AMSA was originally part of this larger national organization before becoming independent in 1967.
What is the American Medical Association?
This North American snake bite causes local tissue necrosis, coagulopathy, and systemic symptoms and should be treated with pressure immobilization and antivenom.
What is a pit viper (eg. rattlesnake, copperhead) bite?
This initial hemorrhage assessment finding gives you the MOST concern? A. lacerated face w/ dark, flowing blood B. lacerated radial artery w/ strong spurting/bright red blood C. lacerated femoral artery w/ weak spurting/bright red blood
What is C?
Each year, AMSA hosts this major event where medical and premedical students gather for advocacy, education, and networking.
What is the AMSA National Conference?
In marine stings such as from box jellyfish, this tasty product can help inactivate nematocysts before removal.
What is vinegar?
AMSA members get a 20% discount at this popular scrub brand.
What are Figs?
This condition, seen in mountaineers, involves cough, dyspnea, and crackles due to hypoxia-induced pulmonary vasoconstriction and increased capillary permeability.
What is high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)?