Treatments
A drug often used to get rid of headaches or migraines.
What is tylenol, advil, ibuprofen, etc?
This is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes airway narrowing and difficulty breathing.
Asthma
How many hours of sleep do adults need per night? What about teenagers?
8-9 hours for adults, 9-10 hours for teenagers
This is the name of a doctor for children
Pediatrician
A black and white image of your bones
x-ray
If one has a severely damaged kidney, they may have to undergo this operation involving two parties.
What is a kidney transplant?
What is the three word name for a disorder in which there's a strong urge to move ones legs?
Restless Leg Syndrome
What are the 3 stages of sleep?
light sleep, deep sleep, REM sleep
This is the name of a doctor for skin conditions
Dermatologist
What is the name of the straw-like object that give your body medicine?
IV
This therapy stimulates ones immune system for fight against cancer.
What is immunotherapy?
A respiratory infection that can cause your lungs to fill up with fluid or pus.
What is pneumonia?
What does REM stand for?
rapid eye movement
This is the name of a doctor for heart conditions
Cardiologist
A tool used to listen to your heartbeat and breathing
stethoscope
A treatment which involves giving the patient chemicals which kill all rapidly dividing cells
Chemotherapy
A condition which causes dry, itchy skin
Eczema
What are five negative consequences of not getting enough sleep?
Increased risk of heart attack, increased risk of cancer and infections, decreased learning and memory, increased risk of car crash, increased risk of Alzheimers
This is the name of a doctor who specializes in mental health and can prescribe medications
Psychiatrist
A device used to send an electric shock to the heart of a patient in cardiac distress
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
If a person's kidneys don't work, they will have to have this treatment while they wait for a transplant
Dialysis
What are two things that can cause intense pain in the lower right quadrant of a woman's abdomen?
Appendicitis or an ovarian cyst
A typical night of sleep involves multiple cycles, each lasting about how long?
90 minutes
This is the name of a doctor for hormonal disorders
Endocrinologist
A type of scan used to visualize soft tissue such as the brain
MRI or CT scan