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Latin
It's all Greek
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(to me)
100
What is "generational wealth?"
Generational wealth refers to assets, resources, or financial stability that are passed down from one generation to the next within a family. This wealth can take various forms, including real estate, investments, businesses, savings, and other valuable assets. The goal of generational wealth is to provide financial security and opportunities for future generations, allowing them to build upon the foundation established by their ancestors. It's often seen as a means of ensuring long-term prosperity, stability, and upward mobility within a family lineage.
100
What number do you call?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
For emotional and substance use support 24/7
100
What does AA stand for?
Alcoholics Anonymous
100
What modern language evolved directly from Latin and has the most similarities to it?
Italian
100
Name a Greek letter.
- Alpha (Α α)
- Beta (Β β)
- Gamma (Γ γ)
- Delta (Δ δ)
- Epsilon (Ε ε)
- Zeta (Ζ ζ)
- Eta (Η η)
- Theta (Θ θ)
- Iota (Ι ι)
- Kappa (Κ κ)
- Lambda (Λ λ)
- Mu (Μ μ)
- Nu (Ν ν)
- Xi (Ξ ξ)
- Omicron (Ο ο)
- Pi (Π π)
- Rho (Ρ ρ)
- Sigma (Σ σ/ς)
- Tau (Τ τ)
- Upsilon (Υ υ)
- Phi (Φ φ)
- Chi (Χ χ)
- Psi (Ψ ψ)
- Omega (Ω ω)
200
What should you do with your savings?
Invest
200
What's the most common addiction in Philadelphia?
In Philadelphia, like in many urban areas, substance use disorders involving opioids, including heroin and prescription painkillers like oxycodone, have been a significant issue. Opioid addiction has been a public health crisis across the United States, and Philadelphia has not been immune to its effects. Additionally, alcohol addiction remains a prevalent concern, along with stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine. However, the specific prevalence of each type of addiction can vary over time and may depend on factors such as demographics, availability of substances, and local treatment resources.
Fentanyl, a strong synthetic opioid, is the Philadelphia area's top local drug threat, according to local officials. In 2022, Philadelphia had a total of 1,413 overdose deaths according to data from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
200
When was AA created?
1935
200
Name a commonly used medical term that is not of Latin or Greek origin.
answers may vary.
200
Name a commonly used medical term that is not of Latin or Greek origin.
answers may vary.
300
Name a career in Allied Health and the average yearly salary.
Registered Nurse (RN): $75,000 - $80,000
Medical Assistant: $30,000 - $40,000
Radiologic Technologist: $60,000 - $70,000
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA): $50,000 - $60,000
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA): $50,000 - $60,000
300
How do you know if someone is an addict?
Obsession: Preoccupation with obtaining and using the substance or engaging in the addictive behavior.
Loss of Control: Inability to limit or stop substance use or behavior despite negative consequences.
Withdrawal Symptoms: Experiencing physical or psychological withdrawal symptoms when attempting to stop using the substance or engaging in the behavior.
Tolerance: Needing increasingly larger amounts of the substance or engaging in more frequent behaviors to achieve the desired effect.
Interference with Daily Life: Neglecting responsibilities, relationships, or hobbies due to substance use or addictive behavior.
Continued Use Despite Harm: Persisting in substance use or behavior despite awareness of its negative impact on physical health, mental well-being, or relationships.
Secrecy and Deception: Hiding substance use or addictive behaviors from others and being dishonest about the extent of the problem.
300
How many steps are in the program?
12
300
What percentage of medical terms come from Latin?
60-70%
300
What percentage of medical terms come from Greek?
25-35%
400
Name five common expenses from everyday life (once you have a job and live on your own).
Rent or Mortgage: This is typically the largest expense for most people, covering the cost of housing whether you rent an apartment or own a home.
Utilities: Expenses such as electricity, water, gas, and internet service are essential for daily living and can vary based on usage and location.
Groceries and Food: Purchasing food for daily meals and snacks is a regular expense that everyone incurs.
Transportation: Costs associated with owning a car, including fuel, insurance, maintenance, and possibly public transportation fares or ride-sharing services.
Healthcare: This includes health insurance premiums, co-pays, deductibles, and expenses for medications, doctor visits, and other medical services.
400
What are the top five coping mechanisms used by teenagers?
Denial: Teenagers may refuse to acknowledge unpleasant or threatening realities, such as denying the severity of a problem or avoiding responsibility for their actions.
Projection: Teenagers might project their own unacceptable feelings, impulses, or traits onto others, attributing their negative emotions to someone else instead of confronting them internally.
Regression: When faced with stress or conflict, teenagers may revert to behaviors or coping mechanisms from an earlier stage of development, such as acting childish, throwing tantrums, or seeking comfort from parents like a younger child.
Rationalization: Teenagers may use rationalization to justify their actions or decisions, creating logical explanations or excuses to avoid feelings of guilt or shame.
Avoidance: Teenagers might avoid confronting difficult situations, emotions, or responsibilities altogether, either by distracting themselves with other activities or withdrawing from social interactions.
400
The foundation of AA is ___________; it offers treatment but not a cure for alcohol addiction.
abstinence
400
Name a Latin prefix, the meaning of the prefix, a medical term with the prefix, and the meaning of the medical term.
Some of the most common Latin prefixes include:
- Con-: Meaning "with" or "together" (e.g., "connect," "contribute").
- Dis-: Signifying "apart" or "away" (e.g., "disappear," "dissolve").
- Ex-: Denoting "out of" or "former" (e.g., "exit," "ex-president").
- In- or Im-: Indicating "not" or "into" (e.g., "inactive," "impractical").
- Inter-: Meaning "between" or "among" (e.g., "interact," "international").
- Pre-: Signifying "before" (e.g., "preview," "preparation").
- Re-: Denoting "again" or "back" (e.g., "return," "rebuild").
- Sub-: Meaning "under" or "below" (e.g., "submarine," "substandard").
- Super-: Signifying "above" or "beyond" (e.g., "superior," "supernatural").
- Trans-: Indicating "across" or "beyond" (e.g., "transport," "transatlantic").
400
Name a Greek prefix, the meaning of the prefix, a medical term with the prefix, and the meaning of the medical term.
- Anti-: Meaning "against" or "opposite" (e.g., "antibiotic," "antifreeze").
- Bio-: Denoting "life" or "living organisms" (e.g., "biology," "biodegradable").
- Eco-: Signifying "house" or "environment" (e.g., "ecosystem," "ecofriendly").
- Hypo-: Indicating "below" or "under" (e.g., "hypothermia," "hypodermic").
- Hyper-: Meaning "above" or "beyond" (e.g., "hyperactive," "hypertension").
- Mono-: Denoting "one" or "single" (e.g., "monochrome," "monopoly").
- Poly-: Signifying "many" or "much" (e.g., "polygon," "polyester").
- Tele-: Indicating "distant" or "far off" (e.g., "television," "telecommunication").
- Micro-: Meaning "small" or "tiny" (e.g., "microscope," "microbiology").
- Mega-: Denoting "large" or "great" (e.g., "megaphone," "megabyte").
500
Explain how to make a monthly budget.
monthly salary - monthly expenses = savings ---> investment
500
What are THREE of the top seven sources of stress for teens in Philly?
Academic Pressure: High expectations from parents, teachers, or peers, along with concerns about grades, exams, and college admissions, can contribute to significant stress.
Violence and Crime: Exposure to community violence, crime, or gang activity can create fear, anxiety, and trauma for teens living in certain neighborhoods of Philadelphia.
Poverty and Economic Hardship: Financial instability, lack of access to basic needs, and the challenges of growing up in low-income households can be sources of stress for many teens in Philadelphia.
Family Dysfunction: Family conflicts, domestic violence, substance abuse, divorce, or parental incarceration can disrupt family dynamics and contribute to stress at home.
Social Pressures: Peer pressure, social media influence, bullying, discrimination, and the desire to fit in or meet societal expectations can be significant sources of stress for teens navigating social relationships and identity development.
Mental Health Issues: Prevalence of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can contribute to stress among teens, especially if access to mental health resources is limited.
Substance Abuse: Exposure to drugs, alcohol, or substance abuse within their communities or peer groups can lead to stress, addiction, and other negative consequences for teens in Philadelphia.
500
What is the serenity prayer? (Recite it).
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference."
500
Name a Latin suffix, the meaning of the prefix, a medical term with the prefix, and the meaning of the medical term.
- -us/-a/-um: Denoting gender and case in Latin nouns and adjectives (e.g., "servus" - slave, "feminus" - feminine, "bonum" - good).
- -tion/-sion/-ion: Indicating action or condition (e.g., "information," "extension," "inflation").
- -ity: Signifying state, quality, or condition (e.g., "security," "creativity," "diversity").
- -ment: Meaning the result or product of an action (e.g., "movement," "treatment," "development").
- -ive: Denoting relating to or having the nature of (e.g., "assertive," "creative," "active").
- -able/-ible: Indicating capable of being (e.g., "adjustable," "visible," "edible").
- -ary/-ory: Signifying relating to or characterized by (e.g., "dictionary," "refractory," "observatory").
- -er/-or: Meaning one who performs an action (e.g., "teacher," "actor," "doctor").
- -mentum: Denoting instrument or means (e.g., "documentum" - document, "ornamentum" - ornament).
- -alis/-ilis: Indicating relating to or characterized by (e.g., "formalis" - formal, "fragilis" - fragile).
500
Name a Greek suffix, the meaning of the prefix, a medical term with the prefix, and the meaning of the medical term.
- -logy: Denoting "study" or "science of" (e.g., "biology," "psychology").
- -phobia: Meaning "fear of" (e.g., "arachnophobia," "claustrophobia").
- -graphy: Indicating "process of writing" or "description" (e.g., "geography," "autobiography").
- -ism: Signifying "doctrine" or "belief" (e.g., "capitalism," "feminism").
- -ology: Meaning "study of" or "branch of knowledge" (e.g., "geology," "sociology").
- -ic: Denoting "related to" or "pertaining to" (e.g., "academic," "athletic").
- -phile: Indicating "lover of" or "enthusiast for" (e.g., "bibliophile," "cinephile").
- -ize/-ise: Signifying "to make" or "to become" (e.g., "modernize," "realize").
- -cracy: Meaning "rule by" or "government by" (e.g., "democracy," "bureaucracy").
- -itis: Denoting "inflammation" or "disease" (e.g., "arthritis," "tonsillitis").
1000
What is the first thing you should do when you turn 18 and want to build up your credit?
Get a credit card.
1000
What is the number one thing you need to remember if you care about someone struggling with addiction?
"You can't help someone who's unwilling to help themself."
1000
In AA, what does one receive as a "trophy" after reaching a milestone (e.g. one year sober).
A chip, coin, medallion
1000
Name five modern languages that come from (Vulgar) Latin. These languages are called the ________ languages.
French: Evolved from Vulgar Latin spoken in the region known as Gaul (modern-day France).
Spanish: Developed from Vulgar Latin spoken in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal).
Italian: Evolved from Vulgar Latin spoken in the Italian Peninsula.
Portuguese: Originated from Vulgar Latin spoken in the western regions of the Iberian Peninsula.
Romanian: Derived from Vulgar Latin spoken in the eastern Roman Empire, particularly in the region of Dacia (modern-day Romania).
ROMANCE
1000
Create a new medical term using a Greek prefix and/or suffix and tell us its meaning.
Whoopigoldbergophobia - Fear of hosting The View on ABC.