Accidental Medical Discoveries Quiz

What is the main theme of the video?

• Future of medical technology

• Planned medical innovations

• Famous medical personalities

• Accidental medical discoveries

What was the initial reaction of F. Mason Sones, Jr. when he accidentally invented the coronary angiogram?

• He thought he had killed someone

• He immediately published his findings

• He celebrated the discovery

• He ignored the incident

How did Wilson Greatbatch accidentally invent a better version of the pacemaker?

• By following a new research method

• By mixing chemicals incorrectly

• By using the wrong type of resistor

• By observing natural phenomena

What was the original use of the substance that led to the invention of Vaseline?

• A healing balm for cuts and burns

• A cleaning agent

• A lubricant for machinery

• A food additive

What did Wilhelm Roentgen discover when experimenting with cathode rays?

• The existence of X-rays

• The properties of ultraviolet light

• The behavior of electrons

• The nature of radioactivity

What was Alexander Fleming's key observation that led to the discovery of penicillin?

• Mold inhibited bacterial growth

• Bacteria and mold coexisted peacefully

• Bacteria grew faster in mold

• Mold was a source of nutrients

What was the original purpose of George Papanicolaou's research that led to the pap smear?

• To develop a new antibiotic

• To understand the menstrual cycle

• To study cancer cells

• To create a new surgical technique

What unexpected side effect was discovered during the trials of sildenafil, leading to the creation of Viagra?

• Severe headaches

• Uncontrollable erections

• Increased heart rate

• Drowsiness

What was Edward Jenner's contribution to the field of medicine?

• Discovery of antibiotics

• Development of the first vaccine

• Creation of the pacemaker

• Invention of the X-ray

How was warfarin initially used before being recognized as an anticoagulant?

• As a pain reliever

• As a rodenticide

• As a disinfectant

• As a dietary supplement