What is a serious contraindication to the drug mephenytoin?

Health Trivia / December 24, 2024

Adams-Stokes Syndrome. In addition to heart block and sinus bradycardia, Adams-Stokes syndrome is one of the more serious contraindications to mephenytoin.

60 to 70% of global cases of dementia can be attributed to what cause, according to the World Health Organization?

Health Trivia / December 23, 2024

Alzheimer's Disease. The total number of people with dementia is projected to near 75 million in 2030 and almost triple by 2050 to 132 million

About how many Americans are known to be allergic to nuts and nut products?

Health Trivia / December 23, 2024

3.3 Million. In some cases, severe nut allergies can lead to anaphylactic shock, including airway constriction and loss of blood pressure.

Which one of these medications is not used to treat anxiety?

Health Trivia / December 22, 2024

Zyprexa. Zyprexa is a neuroleptic medication.

Disneyland Park in California shut down two cooling towers at its park in 2017 following an outbreak of which disease?

Health Trivia / December 22, 2024

Legionnaires' Disease. Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, sometimes found in water systems.

What style of yoga is practiced in a very warm room?

Health Trivia / December 21, 2024

Bikram. Bikram yoga got its name from its founder Bikram Choudhury.