Famous Figures
Who created the Hippocratic Oath?
Hippocrates.
If Timmy has hypertension, he has...
High blood pressure.
Timmy has a BMI of 35. Timmy has what condition?
Obesity.
The Black Plague was spread by...
Fleas.
Timmy has Type 2 diabetes. What medication should he take?
Insulin.
Who discovered the shape of DNA? (Double points if you can name the person who took Photo 51!)
James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the shape of DNA, Rosalind Franklin took Photo 51.
Timmy has conjunctivitis, which is also known as?
Pink eye.
Timmy fears he is overweight. To fix this issue, he starves himself and overexercises, even though he's at an average weight. He's constantly worried about his weight and has panic attacks about it daily. What condition could Timmy have?
Which common dessert is named after a medicinal plant used by Ancient Egyptians to treat coughs and sore throats?
Marshmallows.
Timmy has a headache. What kind of drug should he take for relief?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Florence Nightingale, also known as "The Lady with the Lamp," is famous for pioneering what?
Modern nursing practices.
Timmy has an ear infection, so he goes to see the otorhinolaryngologist, who treats what?
The ears, nose, and throat.
Timmy stabs himself with a rusty nail and eventually develops muscle spasms, seizures, and a fever. What disease could Timmy have?
Tetanus.
Trepanning, arguably the first form of surgery in human history, is the process of what?
Having a hole drilled or scraped into the skull.
Timmy has cancer. Name the three most common treatments for this disease.
Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Galen, the Roman physician, believed which organ created blood?
The liver.
Timmy was hit over the head with an iron rod, leading to syncope, which is also known as...
A loss of consciousness for a short period of time.
Timmy suddenly has trouble walking and speaking. Also, his left leg and arm feel paralyzed, and he's unable to understand what is being said to him. What could Timmy be experiencing? (Double points if you can say another name for this!)
A stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, apoplexy, or brain attack.
In which state is the oldest medical college in the US?
Pennsylvania
Timmy has high blood pressure. What kind of medications should he take to treat his condition?
Diuretics.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek invented what?
The microscope.
After a night of heavy drinking, Timmy has veisalgia, also known as a...
Hangover
Timmy takes up smoking and goes through 4 packs a day. 10 years later, he has difficulty breathing, a chronic cough, wheezing, and excess mucus production in his lungs. What condition could Timmy have?
Name one of the four body humors.
Blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm are the four body humors.
What kind of surgery is used to treat heart attacks?
Coronary artery bypass surgery.