Mythology
This mountain was believed to be the home of the Greek gods.
Mount Olympus
This luxury brand features interlocking double C’s.
Chanel
This Italian dessert means “pick me up.”
Tiramisu
This segment reabsorbs most filtered bicarbonate.
Proximal Tubule
Post-intubation hypotension in septic patient after PEEP increase.
decreased venous return from increased intrathoracic pressure
This war was fought over Helen and the city of Troy.
Trojan War
“Because You’re Worth It.”
L'Oréal
A fertilized duck egg commonly eaten in the Philippines.
Balut
Hormone that increases cAMP in target cells and raises blood glucose.
Glucagon
A patient with fever, confusion, rigidity, and autonomic instability develops after starting antipsychotics.
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
He was assassinated on the Ides of March.
Julius Caesar
This company is the world’s largest online retailer.
Amazon
This French delicacy is fattened duck or goose liver.
Foie gras
Ion responsible for depolarization of action potential.
Na
Refractory hypotension despite norepinephrine, low glucose, hyperpigmentation.
adrenal crisis
This philosopher taught Alexander the Great.
Aristotle
This company owns Lexus.
Toyota
This expensive spice comes from the stigma of a flower.
saffron
Mode where patient does all breaths but machine supports pressure.
pressure support ventilation
Hypotension + tachycardia + normal cardiac function + history of cancer + flushing.
carcinoid crisis
Known as the “cradle of civilization.”
Mesopotamia
This company owns both Instagram and Threads.
Meta Platforms
This fungus grows underground and is hunted with dogs or pigs.
Truffle
Primary mechanism of hypoxemia in pulmonary embolism.
Dead space ventilation
Alkalosis + hypokalemia + hypertension + low renin/aldosterone.
Liddle syndrome