Brain Farts
Tumor Terror
Shocking
Cerebral Shenanigans
Pop Culture
Hodgepodge
Tubule Trivia
Sweet Dreams
100
This is the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system
What is glutamate
100
This is the "N" in TNM cancer staging
What is node
100
This is a type of shock that involves increased capillary permeability
What is anaphylactic shock
What is septic shock
(NOT cardiogenic, neurogenic, or hypovolemic)
100
In multiple sclerosis, this is attacked by the immune system
What is the myelin sheath
100
The biggest movie of 2026 (so far) is based on this popular vintage video game
What is Super Mario Brothers
100
For patients on alendronate (Fosamax), patients must be educated to do what after taking the medication
Stay upright at least 30 minutes
100
90-120 is normal range for this
What is GFR (glomerular Filtration rate)?
100
This is the primary Zeitgeber for circadian rhythm
What is light?
200
This ion is responsible for repolarizing the axonal membrane during an action potential
What is potassium
200
p53 and RB are both examples of this type of gene
What is tumor suppressor gene
200
In septic shock, this is the most common class of causative organism
What is gram-negative bacilli
200
A patient has a seizure that starts as rigid contraction of all muscles, followed by rhythmic contracting and relaxing of muscles. This would describe which type of seizures
What is tonic-clonic
200
These two artists bridged generations with a Coachella performance of “Like a Prayer”
Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter
200
When a patient stops taking high-dose steroids for longer than a few days, this strategy must be employed
What is tapering
200
This is the name for progressive loss of renal function
What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?
200
When someone is suffering from insomnia, this should be the first intervention
Sleep hygiene
300
Parkinsons disease results from degeneration of neurons that create this neurotransmitter
What is dopamine
300
A patient is receiving chemotherapy. You would tell them that they are most susceptible to contracting infection at what time point after chemotherapy administration
What is 10-14 days (nadir)
300
This lab value, a measure of anaerobic metabolism, is used to diagnose sepsis as well as to determine the extent of the disease and the effectiveness of treatment
What is lactate
Remember > 2 mmol/L is HIGH
300
This is the single biggest modifiable risk factor for stroke
Hypertension
300
The NCAA just moved toward a final decision to expand the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to this many teams
76
300
Patients taking this class of antidepressants must avoid foods high in tyramine, such as aged cheese and cured meats, due to the risk of hypertensive crisis
What are MAOIs
300
This is acute kidney injury (AKI) due to hypoperfusion
What is Prerenal AKI?
300
This is the most prevalent sleep disorder
What is OSA (obstructive sleep apnea)?
400
A patient with atrial fibrillation forms a clot in their heart, which then travels to the brain and becomes lodged in the left middle cerebral artery. This would be diagnosed as which type of stroke
Ischemic -> Embolic
400
A patient would be considered thrombocytopenic if platelets fall below this number
What is 150,000/mL
400
This is the first vital sign to change in septic shock
What is respirations
400
Carbidopa blocks this, making L-dopa more effective
Peripheral decarboxylases
400
This highly anticipated video game sequel, known for its open-world gameplay and massive fan base, is set for release this November?
Grand Theft Auto VI
400
This is the only type of organ rejection that can be treated
Acute rejection
400
Which glomerular disease is due to immune/inflammatory damage
What is NephrItic Syndrome?
400
In sleep, this is stage 3, and considered the most restful
What is N3?
500
A patient with a mean arterial blood pressure (MABP) of 86 and an intracranial pressure reading (ICP) of 18 has this cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)
What is 68
500
These are the lab changes that can occur in tumor lysis syndrome
Increased uric acid
Increased potassium
Increased phosphate
Decreased calcium
(PUKE Calcium - Phos, Uric acid, K Elevated; calcium decreased)
500
In patients experiencing septic shock, starting this treatment as quickly as possible is crucial to saving lives
Antibiotics and fluids
500
This is the cause of excitotoxicity
Excess of excitatory amino acids, especially glutamate, aspartate
500
This visually stylized teen drama about addiction and identity recently returned with a third season that has divided fans
Euphoria
500
Patients may develop elevated PRA levels due to these three common causes
What is pregnancy, blood transfusion, organ transplantation
500
This is the most common composition of kidney stones
What is calcium
500
This is the world's most popular drug
What is Caffeine?