Previous Monthly Challenges

Explore and answer our past monthly challenges! Test your medical knowledge with questions from previous months and learn something new.

1. Jacob skipped breakfast and had only chips for lunch. Later in class, he said the room felt like it was spinning, and he had trouble focusing. His teacher noticed he looked pale and was sweating. What might be the main cause of Jacob's symptoms?

2. Sophie comes into the nurse's office with a high fever and says her throat really hurts. She can't swallow very well, and when she opens her mouth, the nurse sees red spots on her tonsils. But Sophie doesn't have a cough. Why might the doctor test her for strep throat, not just a cold?

3. Evan feels fine most of the time, but when he runs during recess or plays soccer, he starts coughing and wheezing. He says his chest feels tight, and he has to stop playing until his breathing calms down. What condition might the doctor suspect?

4. Nina says she feels sick every time she drinks milk or eats ice cream. She says it causes cramping, gas, and an upset stomach about 30 minutes later, but she doesn't get a rash or trouble breathing. What might her doctor suggest?

5. Kayla was stung by a bee on her arm during recess. At first, it hurt and got red. But after 10 minutes, her arm started to swell a lot, and she said it felt tight and itchy. Then, she started having trouble breathing and felt really scared. The school nurse gave her an epinephrine shot, and her breathing improved. What type of reaction did Kayla most likely have?