Types of Medicine
Medicine that inhibits or destroys microorganisms.
Antibiotics
What federal agency regulates the safety of medicines?
The FDA
What room do we meet in every Thursday?
3114
What is the largest organ in your body?
The skin
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Dentist
What was the first successful vaccine?
Smallpox vaccine
What US agency is responsible for tracking and responding to disease outbreaks?
The CDC
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
What are the four chambers of the heart?
Left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle, right ventricle
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Pediatrician
What was the first widely used antibiotic?
Penicillin
What is the normal temperature for humans in Fahrenheit?
98.6 degrees
Where does HOSA's state competition (SLC) take place?
Spokane, WA
3 (skeletal, cardiac, smooth)
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Psychologist
What type of medicine is commonly used to treat allergies like pollen or dust?
Antihistamine
What type of care is provided for routine checkups and minor illnesses?
Primary care
Who are your two presidents?
Megan and Christina
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
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Pulmonologist
What type of drug would be used to treat diseases such as athlete's foot?
Antifungals
What are the 4 main vital signs?
Body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate
What month will the state competition take place in?
March
What is the functional unit of the kidney that filters blood and produce urine?
Nephron
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Phlebotomist