Draw near, and gather round the wireless for this very Christmas edition of Funtabulous medical trivia.
We celebrate the festive season with a DOUBLE edition of FFFF and an eclectic mix of festive related questions to amuse and bemuse….
Question 1
- What is the name of this seasonal ophthalmological condition? Where in Australia does it most commonly occur?
- Christmas Eye
- The infection creates a superficial ulcer over the conjunctiva and the cornea resulting in a painful stinging sensation and a temporary loss of vision.
- It is a severe chemical reaction to plant and dust matter.
- The infection usually only occurs in late November through to January
- It is most common in the Cooma-Monaro region of NSW [Reference]
- Also known as Alpine Eye
Question 2
- Who created the modern image of Santa Claus? In what year?
- …not Coca Cola
- Depictions of Santa Claus in illustrations have evolved over the centuries from original descriptions of 1644 [Reference]
Question 3
- Which syndrome characterized by the association of polycystic ovaries and incomplete emptying of the bladder associated with abnormal electromyographic activity?
Question 4
- Which genetic condition(s) is/are most often associated with these features?
- Elfin features associated with:
- Williams syndrome
- Rare neurodevelopmental disorder
- Caused by a deletion of about 26 genes from the long arm of chromosome 7.
- It is characterized by a distinctive, “elfin” facial appearance, along with a low nasal bridge; an unusually cheerful demeanor and ease with strangers
- Also accept: Noonans, Turner, Donohue
Question 6
- Who were the first visitors to Jesus manger?
- The Shepherds
Question 7
- What sporting event begins each year in Sydney on Boxing Day?
Question 8
- Who wrote “A Christmas Carol”?
- Charles Dickens
I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it.
Their faithful Friend and Servant, C.D.
December, 1843.
Question 9
- Which year did “Santa Never Make it to Darwin” and why?
- 1974
- Cyclone Tracy
On Christmas Eve of seventy-four
The warning sounded out
For all the broadcast stations
A great storm was near aboutThe girls and boys asleep in bed
Tomorrow was the day
Their mums and dads all prayed
The mighty storm would turn awaySanta never made it into Darwin
Disaster struck at dawn on Christmas Day
Santa never made it into Darwin
A big wind came and blew the town awaySANTA NEVER MADE IT INTO DARWIN – (Bill Cate) Bill & Boyd – 1975
Question 10
- By which name is Type IIIb jejunal atresia with agenesis of the dorsal mesentery, more commonly known?
- Christmas Tree Bowel [Reference]
Question 11
- What is the eponymous name for Factor IX deficiency? Who was the eponymee?
- Christmas disease or Haemophilia Type B
- Named after Stephen Christmas (12 February 1947 – 20 December 1993) – the first patient described Haemophilia B in 1952 by a group of British doctors [Reference]
…and remember kids…times are changing
About Mike Cadogan
Hardest Medical Trivia Quiz ever! but tons of fun!