Medical Professions
What is the DPT degree?
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Cardiology is the study of
The heart
Which professional can prescribe medication? A psychologist or a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur
What is the medical term for the sideways curve of the spine?
Scoliosis
What does it mean to be a BSN? RN? APRN? NP?
BSN= Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN= Registered Nurse APRN= Advanced Practiced Registered Nurse NP= Nurse Practitioner
What does the word “benign” mean?
A tumor that is not cancerous
Approximately how many years does it take to become a practicing general dentist?
at least 8 years (4 years bachelor's degree, Dental Admission Exam, 4 years dental school)
206 bones
What type of blood cells fight infections and diseases?
White blood cells
What is an otologist and what is their job?
They specialize in medical and surgical treatment of dizziness, hearing loss, and tumors of the ear.
What is a biopsy?
A tissue or fluid sample that's used to determine if a person has a disease
How long after high school does it take to become an ultrasound technician?
2 years
What does cartilage link?
What is the most common blood type?
O positive
What is another name for an otolaryngologist?
Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist - ENT.
What is a hematoma?
A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues
What is the difference between an EMT and a paramedic?
An EMT provides basic life support with limited medical procedures, while a paramedic has more advanced training and can perform complex medical interventions, making them capable of providing a higher level of emergency care
What is the superficial layer of skin called?
The epidermis
What country has the highest life expectancy in the world?
Japan
What is a rheumatologist?
A specialist who treats rheumatic diseases, or conditions characterized by inflammation, soreness and stiffness of muscles, and pain in joints and associated structures
The inability to speak, or impairment of speech is called
Aphasia or Dysphasia
What is the career path to becoming a medical doctor? Name all of the steps and how long each one takes.
1. 4 years bachelor degree 2. Take the MCAT 3. 4 years medical school 4. Become nationally licensed to practice 5. 3-8 years residency 6. possible fellowship, extra 3 years
What internal organ stores bile?
The gallbladder
What is the smallest bone in the body?
The stapes, or the stirrup, in the middle ear