Medicine Trivia Question
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- 1.
What is the second most common inherited disorder in children?
- A.
Myelodysplasia
- B.
Muscular Dystrophy
- C.
Cystic Fibrosis
- D.
Cerebral Palsy
Correct Answer
A. Myelodysplasia -
- 2.
According to the ancient Greeks and Romans, which mineral prevents drunkenness?
- A.
Quartz
- B.
Amethyst
- C.
Spinel
- D.
Ruby
Correct Answer
B. Amethyst -
- 3.
What is the cause of erythema infectiosum?
- A.
Borrelia Burgdorferi
- B.
B19 Virus
- C.
Pseudomoas Acne
- D.
Varicella-Zoster Virus
Correct Answer
B. B19 Virus -
- 4.
Which of the following herbals is not used to treat constipation?
- A.
Chinese Rhubarb
- B.
Dandelion
- C.
Yellow Dock
- D.
Agrimony
Correct Answer
D. Agrimony -
- 5.
Which of the following herbs is not used to treat diarrhea?
- A.
Ginger
- B.
Bael
- C.
Bistort
- D.
Black Catechu
Correct Answer
A. Ginger -
- 6.
Who discovered the smallpox vaccine?
- A.
Edward Jenner
- B.
Joseph Julius
- C.
Sydney Graham
- D.
Taylor Jennifer
Correct Answer
A. Edward Jenner -
- 7.
Menke's Kinky Hair Syndrome is due to a deficiency of what metal?
- A.
Iron
- B.
Selenium
- C.
Gold
- D.
Copper
Correct Answer
D. Copper -
- 8.
What groups of cells are the most responsible for plaque psoriasis?
- A.
T-Cells, Keratinocytes, Neutrophils
- B.
Kuppfer Cells, B-Cells, Macrophages
- C.
Macrophages, T-Cells, Eosinophils
- D.
B-Cells, Basophils, Dendritic Cells
Correct Answer
A. T-Cells, Keratinocytes, Neutrophils -
- 9.
In medical terms, how is milliequivalent abbreviated?
- A.
Miq
- B.
Meq
- C.
Mqt
- D.
Mqv
Correct Answer
B. Meq -
- 10.
What was the first virus ever discovered (1879)?
- A.
Rabies Virus
- B.
Tobacco Mosaic Virus
- C.
Bubonic Plague
- D.
Yellow Fever Virus
Correct Answer
B. Tobacco Mosaic Virus -
- 11.
Which of the following murmurs is traditionally known as a diastolic murmur?
- A.
Aortic Stenosis
- B.
Tricuspid Regurgitation
- C.
Mitral Stenosis
- D.
Pulmonic Stenosis
Correct Answer
C. Mitral Stenosis -
- 12.
What shape is a bacterium if it is a cocci?
- A.
Spiral
- B.
Rod
- C.
Hexagonal
- D.
Spherical
Correct Answer
D. Spherical -
- 13.
What is the Lytic Cycle?
- A.
How A Virus Invades & Destoys A Cell
- B.
When Lysosomes Break Down Food In A Cell
- C.
How Bacteria Reproduces
- D.
When A Cell Actually Splits In Three
Correct Answer
A. How A Virus Invades & Destoys A Cell -
- 14.
What is another term for the genetic disorder Trisomy 18?
- A.
Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen Syndrome
- B.
Edwards Syndrome
- C.
Down Syndrome
- D.
Tourette Syndrome
Correct Answer
B. Edwards Syndrome -
- 15.
What is not a medical symptom of anorexia nervosa?
- A.
Bradycardia
- B.
Parotid Gland Enlargement
- C.
Orthostatic Pulse
- D.
Edema
Correct Answer
B. Parotid Gland Enlargement -
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