#1
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
#2
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes?
Fever
Excessive thirst
Low blood pressure
Elevated heart rate
#3
What is the medical term for the inflammation of the appendix?
Appendicitis
Arthritis
Bronchitis
Colitis
#4
What is the main function of the kidneys in the human body?
Regulating body temperature
Producing insulin
Filtering waste from the blood
Producing white blood cells
#5
What is the medical term for the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time?
Osteoarthritis
Osteomyelitis
Osteoporosis
Osteomalacia
#6
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Cholecystitis
Gastritis
#7
What is the purpose of a defibrillator?
To measure blood pressure
To treat irregular heartbeats
To administer vaccinations
To monitor brain activity
#8
Which imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures?
X-ray
CT scan
MRI
Ultrasound
#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?
Chest pain or discomfort
Shortness of breath
Sudden craving for sweets
Nausea or lightheadedness
#10
Which of the following is a treatment for asthma?
Antibiotics
Steroids
Insulin injections
Chemotherapy
#11
Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy?
Hair loss
Weight gain
Increased energy levels
Improved appetite
#12
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Arrhythmia
Cardiac arrest
Atherosclerosis
#13
What does LASIK eye surgery correct?
Cataracts
Nearsightedness
Glaucoma
Retinal detachment
#14
What is the medical term for a sudden and severe headache often described as the 'worst headache of your life'?
Migraine
Cluster headache
Tension headache
Thunderclap headache