mango
True or False: Sonography is the same as an X-ray.
False
Family medicine providers care for patients of which age groups?
all ages
What is the name of the picture sonographers make using sound waves?
Ultrasound
What is the medical specialty of orthopedics focused on?
bones, joints, muscles
What common disease managed by internists involves high blood sugar?
diabetes
What type of degree is generally required to become a PA?
Master's degree
What does CPR stand for, a procedure EMTs are trained to perform?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
True or False: PAs can prescribe medication.
True (in most states!)
What do dentists use to clean teeth during a regular check-up?
dental scaler or polisher
What term describes the surgical removal of a skin sample for diagnosis?
biopsy
What cognitive condition is commonly managed in geriatrics and affects memory and behavior?
Alzheimer’s disease.
What is the term used for the study of cells, particularly their structure and function?
cytology
What term refers to a sudden loss of brain function due to interrupted blood supply?
stroke
which specialist is responsible for treating arthritis?
family medicine or geriatrics or orthopedics
what is the medical term for the inflammation of the bladder?
cystitis
What is the term for a non-invasive tumor that does not spread?
benign tumor
What condition, often treated by dermatologists, causes red, itchy patches on the skin?
Eczema
What is the term for a chronic seizure disorder?
epilepsy
What is the medical term for the inflammation of the liver, often caused by a viral infection?
Hepatitis
Which heart condition involves irregular heartbeats and is commonly treated with medication or surgery?
arrythmia
What vaccination is commonly given to prevent chickenpox?
varicella
What type of surgery is performed to unblock a clogged artery in the heart?
Angioplasty
Which condition involving respiratory infection is commonly treated by family medicine physicians?
bronchitis or common cold
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
What type of cancer screening is recommended annually for women over 40?
mammogram