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  • 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