What is the most common vector for spreading Lyme disease? (hint: think outside)
Ticks
What is the name of this life-saving method for someone who is choking? (two words)
Heimlich Maneuver
What is the title of the healthcare professional who would run the prescription drug department at CVS?
Pharmacist
Drinking alcohol in excess is referred to as _____________ ______________.
Binge Drinking
The money you pay for your health insurance plan each month no matter what is called you ____________.
Premium
Which disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels?
Diabetes
This type of health insurance plan allows you to go directly to a specialist without the need to for a referral from your family doctor.
PPO Plan (Preferred Provider Plan)
What system of the body allows you to resist and fight infection?
Immune System
A medical test where the patient is placed in a tube and scanned using magnetic imaging is known as a/an ______________________.
MRI
What does the acronym BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
What type of infection do antibiotics treat? (Viral, Bacterial, Fungal, or Parasitic)
Bacterial
This category of drug slows the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and slows your reaction time.
Depressant
What is the name of this medical tool?
Stethoscope
This is the amount of money the patient pays BEFORE the health insurance company starts to pay for services.
Deductible
Medical professionals typically wear this type of clothing. What are these clothes called?
Scrubs
This federal program provides health insurance benefits to people over the age of 65.
Medicare
What is the legal BAC limit for anyone over the age of 21 to drive a car?
0.08%
Total clogging of a coronal artery leads to the death of heart tissue. What is the medical term for this? (two words)
Heart Attack
Which Vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin"
Vitamin D
What does the acronym CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What does "OCD" stand for?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What is the name of the hormone that is primarily responsible for regulating blood sugar levels after we eat?
Insulin
What is the name of the virus that causes AIDS?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
What chemical is known as the active ingredient in alcohol?
Ethanol
Which neurotransmitter is known for reward, motivation, and in many cases, addiction?
Dopamine
120/80 is a considered a "normal" reading for what?
Blood Pressure
What does the acronym "CDC" stand for?
Centers for Disease Control
Which macronutrient is primarily responsible for building and repairing body tissues? (Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat))
Protein
When you get an x-ray, the technician will wear a special apron to protect them from the radiation of the x-ray machine. What is in this apron that shields them?
Lead
Which alcohol product has the highest concentration of ethanol/alcohol? (Beer, wine, or liquor)
Liquor
What TYPE of drug/medication this produced from the poppy plant?
Opioids
Caffeine and Nicotine are both classified as WHICH type of drug? (Depressant, Stimulant, or Hallucinogen)
Stimulant
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
Which organ is responsible for processing and metabolizing alcohol in the body?
The Liver
What is the medical term for chronic high blood pressure? (one word)
Hypertension
Do teenagers require more or less sleep than adults for optimal health?
More
What does the acronym "PTSD" stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This government organization is responsible for testing and regulating food and pharmaceutical for safety purposes. (hint: 3-letter acronym)
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
Which major health network provides all of the sports medicine services to Bethlehem Area School District?
St. Luke's
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