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TRY THIS QUIZ
See what you know about 18th century physicians and medicine

For each question select all that are correct:

1. In 18th century medical theory which of the following could be a cause for sickness?

a. bad blood
b. "poisoned" air
c. too few trees where you lived
d. food - too much, too little

2. The number of physicians who signed the Declaration of Independence:

a. 0
b. 2
c. 5
d. 9

3. Common treatment to cure patients included:

a. sweating
b. blistering
c. bleeding
d. surgery

 
4. Of the treatments used in the 18th century which are still used today?

a. boring a hole in the skull (trepanning)
b. home remedies
c. purging
d. leeches

5. Which of the following diseases were common?

a. hypertension
b. diabetes
c. smallpox
d. dysentery

6. Which of the following would have been used for severe pain?

a. opium
b. basil
c. mint
d. vinegar

 
7. Which of the following might a doctor who was assigned to a fighting unit carry to help him treat soldiers?

a. ether
b. thermometer
c. lancet
d. stethoscope

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