History of Medicine Flashcards (copy)

Who is known as the Father of Medicine?

Hippocrates, recognized for laying the foundation of clinical medicine and medical ethics.

What is CAM?

CAM stands for Complementary Alternative Medicine, consisting of treatments and practices outside of conventional medical care.

Which period saw the acceptance of human body dissection?

The Renaissance period.

What was the primary therapeutic method during the Dark Ages?

Care primarily consisted of religious interventions, including prayer and holy water, along with basic herbal remedies.

What was the defining disease outbreak during the Middle Ages?

The Black Death or Bubonic Plague.

Who discovered the Eustachian Tube?

Bartolomeo Eustachio.

What is the importance of Edward Jenner?

He developed the smallpox vaccine, considered the single most important medical discovery.

What are three dimensions of health in the whole-person diagnostic approach?

Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual.

What does public health refer to?

Organized health care services provided for the general and poor population.

What is the role of a pharmacist in relation to physiology?

Pharmacists utilize physiological principles to understand organ-level drug metabolism, interactions, and therapeutic dosages.

What does the acronym SLUDGE stand for?

S - Salvation (Saliva), L - Lacrimation (Tears), U - Urination (Pee), D - Defecation (Poop), G - GI Upset (Nausea), E - Emesis (Vomiting).

Define ectasis in medical terms.

Ectasis means dilation.

What does dynia refer to in medical terminology?

Dynia refers to pain or swelling.

What does the medical suffix -itis signify?

Inflammation.

What was a common medical belief in tribal medicine regarding illness?

Illness and disease were believed to be caused by evil spirits.

What significant discovery is associated with Alexander Fleming?

He discovered Penicillin, the world's first antibiotic.

What ancient medical practice involves inserting thin needles?

Acupuncture.

What is the significance of Florence Nightingale in medical history?

She is recognized as the Mother of Nursing, establishing professional sanitary care standards.