Human Anatomy
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The Skin
What does the prefix "hyper-" mean?
Over or excessive.
What is the common name for acetaminophen?
Tylenol.
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension.
What principle in medical ethics refers to doing no harm?
Non-maleficence.
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206 bones
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
What class of drugs does amoxicillin belong to?
Antibiotics.
Which disease is characterized by the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas?
Type 1 Diabetes.
What is the ethical principle that involves patients having the right to make their own healthcare decisions?
Autonomy.
What is the name of the longest bone in the human body?
The Femur
What does "tachycardia" refer to?
An abnormally fast heart rate.
Which medication is commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol?
Statins.
What is the most common cause of myocardial infarction?
Coronary artery blockage.
What ethical principle involves treating patients fairly and equally?
Justice.
Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
The Kidneys
What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean?
Surgical removal.
What is the antidote for an opioid overdose?
Naloxone (Narcan).
What type of cancer originates in the bone marrow?
Leukemia.
What is the term for the ethical dilemma where there is a conflict between the obligation to respect patient confidentiality and the need to disclose information to prevent harm?
The duty to warn.
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The Cerebellum
What is the medical term for a surgical incision into the trachea?
Tracheotomy.
Which drug is used as a blood thinner and requires regular INR monitoring?
Warfarin.
What is the name of the disease characterized by progressive memory loss, often leading to dementia?
Alzheimer's disease.
What is the principle of beneficence in medical ethics?
The obligation to act in the best interest of the patient.