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This drug, derived from a bacterial toxin, is used to treat paralysis in stroke victims as well as wrinkles.
Botox
Shark liver oil is an adjuvant, and key component of this regular inoculation.
Flu Shot
Now made from reprogrammed yeast cells, Insulin was formerly derived from this animal.
Pig
Known as quicksilver and a component of old thermometers, this metallic compound was once believed to cure syphilis
Mercury
Simvastatin 40 mg is categorized as what type of Intensity statin therapy according to AHA/ACC Management of Blood Cholesterol guidelines?
Moderate Intensity
This type of drug is often given with opioids to counteract one of their gastrointestinal side effects.
Laxative
This animal’s blue blood is an important resource for the research and development of vaccines.
Horseshoe Crab
The active ingredient in Bydureon and byetta, non-insulin treatments for diabetes, is painstakingly harvested from the saliva of this venomous North American lizard.
Gila Monster
Sometimes associated with old lace, this compound is used in computers and is highly toxic.
Arsenic
Rosuvastatin 20mg is categorized as what type of Intensity statin therapy according to AHA/ACC Management of Blood Cholesterol guidelines?
High Intensity
This bacteria was associated with biological warfare, and has become a word that strikes fear into many people.
Anthrax
This controversial memory supplement is made from jellyfish.
Prevagen
Lepirudin is a recombinant form of hirudin, an anticoagulant originally isolated from this creature's saliva.
Leech
This compound, illegal in the United States, is still used as a pesticide in countries plagued by malaria.
DDT
A patient has an ASCVD risk score of 20%. Categorize this patient’s ASCVD risk in accordance to AHA/ACC Management of Blood Cholesterol guidelines.
High Risk
This part of the intestine, whose name means “worm-like,” can be removed with little to no effect on quality of life if it malfunctions.
Appendix
Regardless of the shape of its pants, this caribbean species is being studied for treatment of herpes and acute myeloid leukemia.
Sponge
You can get these nutrients from eating just fish themselves, but if you have high triglycerides you may want to look to prescription options.
Omega-3
This compound, responsible for poison ivy’s itch, is also present in small amounts in mangoes.
Urushiol
A patient is on maximally tolerated statin therapy and continues to be at very high risk with an LDL-C level of 70 mg/dL. What is the next appropriate pharmacological therapy to add with their current statin therapy?
Zetia/Ezetimibe
This is the proper medical term for the region commonly known as the ‘armpit.’
Axillary
Ziconotide: 1000 times more potent than morphine and secreted by Conus Magus, a species of this.
Sea Snail
Vitamin D3 is harvested from the sebaceous glands of these animals, the same place we get lanolin.
Sheep
Popular around the winter holidays, be careful with this flowering plant around children and pets, as the leaves are mildly toxic.
Poinsettia
A 9-year-old pediatric patient is diagnosed with a lipid disorder related to obesity. What is the most appropriate therapy for this patient?
Exercise/Lifestyle changes/dieting