Medical Basics
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Terminology
Public Health
Diseases & Medications
100
What does the Acronym BP stand for?
Blood Pressure
100
Which bone is the longest in the human body?
Femur
100
What does the suffix -itis mean?
Inflammation of
100
What is herd immunity, and why is it important in controlling infectious diseases?
Herd immunity occurs when a large portion of a population becomes immune (through vaccination or previous infection), reducing the spread of disease and protecting those who are not immune
100
Which organ is primarily affected by hepatitis?
Liver
200
What does the Acronym HTN stand for in a patient summary?
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
200
What muscle is primarily responsible for breathing?
Diaphragm
200
What does the suffix -ectomy mean?
Removal of
200
What organization publishes the Guidelines for Vaccination Schedules in the United States?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
200
High blood sugar over a long period is a sign of which disease?
Diabetes Mellitus
300
Which organ is primarily responsible for regulating blood glucose levels through insulin and glucagon?
Pancreas
300
What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movement of the body?
Skeletal muscle
300
What does the prefix "Brady" mean?
Slow
300
Which nutrient deficiency causes scurvy?
Vitamin C
300
What is the difference (generally) between type 1 and 2 diabetes?
Put very simply...
Type 1: body doesn’t make insulin
Type 2: body can’t use insulin properly
Any version of this is correct
400
Between which chambers of the heart is the BIcuspid valve located?
Left Atrium and Left Ventricle
400
Which structure of the neuron receives incoming signals from other neurons?
Dendrites
400
What does the term “dysphagia” mean?
Difficulty Swallowing
400
What is the difference between morbidity and mortality in public health?
Morbidity refers to the incidence of disease or illness, while mortality refers to the incidence of death
400
Which are "-statin" drugs used to treat?
High Cholesterol
500
What is the fear center of the brain called?
The amygdala
500
Which muscle is responsible for extending the knee?
Quadriceps femoris
500
What organ does a "Cholecystectomy" involve
-courtesy of deeksha
Gallbladder
500
The basic reproduction number (R₀) is used in epidemiology. What does it mean?
The average number of people that one infected person will transmit a disease to in a fully susceptible population
500
What does the abbreviation “PRN” mean on a patient’s chart?
(Medication) given as needed