History of Healthcare
Acronyms
Prognoses
Anatomy
Miscellaneous
100

This ancient Greek physician is often called the "Father of Medicine."

Who is Hippocrates?


100

This acronym refers to the imaging technique that uses sound waves to produce pictures of the body’s internal structures.

What is an ultrasound (US)?


100

A patient diagnosed with this progressive neurodegenerative disease often experiences memory loss and cognitive decline.

What is Alzheimer’s disease?


100

The largest bone in the human body.

What is the femur?


100

This vitamin is known to help maintain good vision and a healthy immune system.

What is Vitamin A?


200

The discovery of this antibiotic in 1928 by Alexander Fleming revolutionized modern medicine.

What is penicillin?


200

This acronym stands for the group of symptoms indicating a heart attack.

What is an MI (myocardial infarction)?


200

This condition, is characterized by the sudden urge to fall asleep throughout the day.

What is narcolepsy?


200

This muscle is the primary one involved in breathing.

What is the diaphragm?


200

The term for the fear of doctors or medical procedures.

What is iatrophobia?


300

The first successful heart transplant surgery was performed in this country in 1967.

What is South Africa?


300

Used to treat severe allergic reactions, this life-saving acronym is commonly known to pre-med students.

What is an EpiPen (epinephrine autoinjector)?


300

This highly aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow is most common in children and requires swift treatment.

What is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)?


300

These small structures in the lungs are responsible for gas exchange.

What are alveoli?


300

This "universal donor" blood type can be given to any patient in need.

What is O negative?


400

This vaccine, developed by Jonas Salk in 1955, was instrumental in reducing the prevalence of a crippling disease.

What is the polio vaccine?


400

This acronym refers to a patient’s documented wishes regarding medical treatment if they become unable to communicate.

What is a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)?


400

Characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, this condition often manifests as seizures.

What is epilepsy?


400

This organ filters blood, removing toxins and producing bile.

What is the liver?


400

This organ regenerates itself if part of it is removed.

What is the liver?


500

This famous nurse is considered the founder of modern nursing for her work during the Crimean War.

Who is Florence Nightingale?

500

The full name behind the acronym MRI.

What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging?

500

A poor prognosis is common with this type of brain tumor, known for its aggressive nature and low survival rates.

What is glioblastoma?

500

The part of the brain responsible for coordinating voluntary movements.

What is the cerebellum?

500

He developed the first set of ethical guidelines for medical professionals.

Who is Hippocrates?

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