Medical Professions
What is the DPT degree?
a. Doctor of Public Teaching
b. Doctor of Practical Training
c. Doctor of Physical Therapy
d. Doctor of Physiological Therapy
c. Doctor of Physical Therapy
Nephrology is the study of
a. the nerves
b. the kidneys
c. the liver
d. the lungs
b. the kidneys
Which professional can prescribe medication? A psychologist or a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist
What is the largest bone in the human body?
a. The tibia
b. The humerus
c. The fibula
d. The femur
d. The femur
Name 3 out of 4 of the major macromolecules
Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic Acids
What does it mean to be a NP?
Nurse Practitioner
What is a hematoma?
a. A type of malignant tumor
b. An abnormal increase in white blood cells
c. A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues
d. A rupture in a blood vessel causing internal bleeding
c. A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues
Approximately how many years does it take to become a practicing general dentist?
a. 4 years
b. 6 years
c. at least 8 years
d. 10 years
c. at least 8 years (4 years bachelor's degree, Dental Admission Exam, 4 years dental school)
What are the series of wave-like muscle contractions that guide food down the esophagus?
a. Digestion
b. Absorption
c. Defecation
d. Peristalsis
d. Peristalsis
Waxes, Fats, and Oils are classified as?
Lipids
What is an otologist and what is their job?
a. They study eye movement and vision disorders.
b. They specialize in medical and surgical treatment of dizziness, hearing loss, and tumors of the ear.
c. They diagnose and treat diseases of the throat and vocal cords.
d. They specialize in brain and nervous system disorders.
b. They specialize in medical and surgical treatment of dizziness, hearing loss, and tumors of the ear.
The inability to speak, or impairment of speech is called
a. Aphasia/Dysphasia
b. Apnea
c. Ataxia
d. Amnesia
a. Aphasia or Dysphasia
A nurse practitioner is paid on average a salary:
a. upwards of $40,000
b. downwards of $60,000
c. almost $80,000
d. upwards of $95,000
d. Upwards of $95,000! Being a nurse practitioner is physically and emotionally demanding. You are constantly on call, working night and weekends.
What is the superficial layer of skin called?
The epidermis
A bond formed by the transfer of electrons
An ionic bond
What is another name for an otolaryngologist?
a. Audiologist
b. Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist - ENT.
c. Ophthalmologist
d. Rhinologist
b. Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist - ENT.
What do the suffixes -dynia and -algia mean?
a. Inflammation
b. Swelling
c. Pain
d. Infection
c. Pain
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 part of the brain controls balance, movement, and coordination?
a. The cerebrum
b. The brainstem
c. The cerebellum
d. The hippocampus
c. The cerebellum
Name the three subatomic particles
Neutrons, Protons, and Electrons
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
What is the meaning of the word "blepharospasm"?
a. Inflammation of the eyelid
b. An involuntary tight closure of the eyelids
c. Drooping of the eyelid
d. Infection of the eye
b. An involuntary tight closure of the eyelids
Describe the process/steps of becoming a physician's assistant
1. Earn a bachelors degree 2. Earn a master's degree with an accredited PA program 3. Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) 4. Can get additionally certified in a specialty to advance career
How many phalanges are in the human body? BE CAREFUL WITH THIS QUESTION. Do the math. Remember how many phalanges are in each finger and each toe.
56 phalanges! 3 phalanges on each finger and each toe, except for the thumb and the big toe which only have 2 phalanges. That means there are 14 phalanges on each hand and each foot. (proximal, intermediate, and distal)
Which of the following organelles is directly connected to the outer membrane of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
a. Mitochondrion
b. Lysosome
c. Golgi Apparatus
d. Endoplasmic Reticulum
d. Endoplasmic Reticulum