Doctor's orders
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the strongest muscle in the human body by weight?
The masseter (jaw muscle)
What deficiency causes scurvy?
Vitamin C deficiency
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
What is the medical term for a nosebleed?
Epistaxis
What does "MD" stand for after a doctor's name?
Doctor of Medicine
What is the longest bone in the human body?
The femur
What is the common name for "Varicella"?
Chickenpox
The first successful human-to-human heart transplant was performed in what decade?
The 1960s (1967 by Dr. Christiaan Barnard)
What is the process of using extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue called?
Cryotherapy
What is the average human body temperature in Fahrenheit?
98.6°F (37°C)
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
What organ does Hepatitis affect?
The liver
Who is considered the "Father of Vaccination"?
Edward Jenner
What is the term for a patient who does not require overnight hospitalization?
Outpatient
What is the most commonly prescribed medication in the U.S.?
Levothyroxine (for thyroid disorders)
How many lobes does the human liver have?
Four (right, left, caudate, and quadrate)
What is the term for high blood sugar?
Hyperglycemia
What medical imaging technique was discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895?
X-rays
What does DNR stand for in a medical context?
Do Not Resuscitate
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
What are the three types of muscle tissue in the human body?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle
What is the scientific name for Lou Gehrig's disease?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
What Nobel Prize-winning scientist discovered the structure of DNA?
James Watson, Francis Crick, and Rosalind Franklin (her contribution was crucial but initially overlooked)
What is the term for a surgical procedure in which part of the skull is removed to relieve pressure on the brain?
Craniectomy