Big Word Quiz - Medical - Trivia & Questions

1.

Define Dysphagia:
- A.
  
  Difficulty in speaking
- B.
  
  Difficulty in swallowing
- C.
  
  Difficulty in walking
- D.
  
  Unusual breath odor
Correct Answer
B. Difficulty in swallowing

Explanation
Dysphagia: Difficulty in swallowing, swallowing problems. Dysphagia is due to problems in nerve or muscle control. It is common, for example, after a stroke. Dysphagia compromises nutrition and hydration and may lead to aspiration pneumonia and dehydration.

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2.

Perseveration:
- A.
  
  The clotting of blood
- B.
  
  Inappropriate repetition of words
- C.
  
  When the spinal cord is pinched due to injury
- D.
  
  Unable to urinate
Correct Answer
B. Inappropriate repetition of words

Explanation
Perseveration refers to the inappropriate repetition of words. It is a cognitive phenomenon where a person gets stuck on a particular word, phrase, or action and repeats it excessively, even when it is no longer relevant or appropriate. This can be seen in conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, or brain injuries, where individuals may exhibit repetitive behaviors, including speech.

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3.

Polycythemia:
- A.
  
  Excess of white blood cells
- B.
  
  Too little white blood cells
- C.
  
  Excess of red blood cells
- D.
  
  Too little red blood cells
Correct Answer
C. Excess of red blood cells

Explanation
Polycythemia: Too many red blood cells. The opposite of anemia. Polycythemia formally exists when the hemoglobin, red blood cell (RBC) count, and total RBC volume are all above normal.

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4.

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)
- A.
  
  Bilateral movement of the chest wall when breathing
- B.
  
  Shortness of breath while lying down
- C.
  
  Unable to sleep
- D.
  
  Snoring
Correct Answer
B. Shortness of breath while lying down

Explanation
Shortness of breath while lying down is a characteristic symptom of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND). This condition refers to sudden episodes of severe shortness of breath that occur during sleep, causing the individual to wake up gasping for air. It is typically caused by fluid accumulation in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing when lying flat. The other symptoms mentioned, such as bilateral movement of the chest wall, inability to sleep, and snoring, are not specific to PND and may be present in other respiratory or sleep disorders.

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5.

Rapid breathing can be described as:
- A.
  
  Tachypnea
- B.
  
  Orthopnea
- C.
  
  Apnea
Correct Answer
A. Tachypnea

Explanation
Tachypnea: (Pronounced tack-ip-nea.) Abnormally fast breathing. A respiratory rate that is too rapid. The normal rate of respirations (breaths per minute) depends on a number of factors, including the age of the individual and the degree of exertion. The prefix tachy- means swift or rapid; it comes from the Greek word tachys, meaning "swift." The word ending -pnea denotes a relationship to breathing; it comes from the Greek pnoia, meaning breath.

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6.

Neurocardiogenic Syncope
- A.
  
  Fainting by hypervenilating
- B.
  
  Most common cause of fainting
- C.
  
  Fainting from high blood pressure
- D.
  
  This is a made up word
Correct Answer
B. Most common cause of fainting

Explanation
Neurocardiogenic Syncope: a syndrome in which triggering of a neural reflex results in a usually self-limited episode of systemic hypotension characterized by both bradycardia (asystole or relative bradycardia) and peripheral vasodilation.
Also known as Vasovagal syncope, the most common cause of fainting, occurs in otherwise healthy people. It can affect people of all ages, but is particularly common in young women. It is also known as Neurocardiogenic Syncope or Vasodepressor Syncope. As these terms suggest, the cause is low heart rate or blood pressure, leading to inadequate circulation to the brain. This results in fainting, or loss of consciousness (i.e., syncope).

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7.

Is this a word.... Dysarthria
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
Dysarthria is a motor speech disorder resulting from neurological injury, characterised by poor articulation (cf. aphasia: a disorder of the content of speech). Any of the speech subsystems (respiration, phonation, resonance, prosody, articulation and movements of jaw and tongue) can be affected.

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8.

Polydipsia:
- A.
  
  Excessive heat
- B.
  
  Excessive breathing
- C.
  
  Excessive hunger
- D.
  
  Excessive thirst
Correct Answer
D. Excessive thirst

Explanation
Polydipsia is a medical symptom in which the patient displays excessive thirst.

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9.

Rhabdomyolysis --- (This is the what they look for in the lab when you draw the Blue Blood Tube).
- A.
  
  Amount of sodium
- B.
  
  Breakdown of muscle tissue that leaks in to the bloodstream
- C.
  
  Red vs White blood cells
- D.
  
  CRIT levels
Correct Answer
B. Breakdown of muscle tissue that leaks in to the bloodstream

Explanation
Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in the release of muscle fiber contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream. Some of these are harmful to the kidney and frequently result in kidney damage.

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10.

Decerebrate posturing
- A.
  
  abnormal, rigid, extension of the extremities (away from the body)
- B.
  
  abnormal, rigid, flexion of the extremities (toward the body)
Correct Answer
A. abnormal, rigid, extension of the extremities (away from the body)

Explanation
Decerebrate posture is an abnormal body posture that involves rigid extension of the arms and legs, downward pointing of the toes, and backward arching of the head.

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11.

Hyponatremia
- A.
  
  lower-than-normal levels of sodium in the blood
- B.
  
  lower-than-normal levels of white blood cells in the blood
- C.
  
  lower-than-normal levels of calcium in the blood
- D.
  
  lower-than-normal level of blood glucose in the blood
Correct Answer
A. lower-than-normal levels of sodium in the blood

Explanation
Hyponatremia refers to a lower-than-normal level of sodium in the blood.

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12.

Aerophagia
- A.
  
  Swallowing too much air
- B.
  
  Difficulty with vision
- C.
  
  The feeeling of euphoria
- D.
  
  Difficulty with hearing
Correct Answer
A. Swallowing too much air

Explanation
Aerophagia: Swallowing too much air, a common cause of gas in the stomach and belching. Everyone swallows small amounts of air when eating or drinking. However, rapid eating or drinking, chewing gum, smoking, or ill-fitting dentures may cause a significant increase in swallowed air.

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Big Word Quiz - Medical

Define Dysphagia:

Perseveration:

Polycythemia:

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)

Rapid breathing can be described as:

Neurocardiogenic Syncope

Is this a word.... Dysarthria

Polydipsia:

Rhabdomyolysis --- (This is the what they look for in the lab when you draw the Blue Blood Tube).

Decerebrate posturing

Hyponatremia

Aerophagia