Pharmacy
Anesthesiology
Diseases
MCAT
Trivia!
100
What does a pharmacist do?
General: Pharmacists dispense medication and other approved remedies, often following a patient visit to a physician. Pharmacists can work in a variety of medical environments, including drug stores, hospitals, private businesses and long-term care facilities. Anything along this line could be used.
100
What is an anesthesiologist's yearly salary?
$300,000
100
What is the common cold caused by?
Viruses
100
What does the MCAT stand for?
Medical College Admission Test
100
What is the name of the dam in Egypt built by the British in 1898?
Aswan Dam
200
What does NAPLEX stand for?
North American Pharmacist Licensing Exam
200
What does an anesthesiologist do?
Cares for a patient before, during and immediately following a surgical or medical procedure by administering appropriate anesthesia and monitoring the patient for reactions and complications, and to ensure comfort and manage pain.
200
Which branch of science and medicine deals with the causes and effects of diseases?
Pathology 50 pts if answer begins with P
200
Name 5 topics covered in the MCAT
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills 100 pts if 3 or more
200
What is the second largest country in the world? (Area)
Canada
300
Name on purpose of NAPLEX
- To identify positive standards of effective and safe pharmacotherapy. - To optimize medicinal and therapeutic outcomes for patients. - To prepare and distribute medications safely and accurately - To educate patients on optimal health care
300
What do you do in a residency program? Bonus: How long would you stay in a residency program?
Usually one year of general medical, pediatric, or surgical training followed by three years of clinical anesthesiology training under the tutelage of experienced anesthesiologists, usually faculty at medical school hospitals. Bonus: 3-4 years
300
What is the difference between viruses and bacteria?
- Bacteria are much bigger in size. - A virus requires a living host, such as a human, to multiply, while bacteria are found in the soil and in water as well as in living hosts. 100 pts each
300
Name all of the required courses you must have taken in order to take MCAT
You don't need to take any!
300
Who is Lowell named after? His or her occupation?
100 pts for James Russell Lowell 100 pts for a poet 300 pts for both
400
What does the MPJE stand for?
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination
400
What classes should you take in your undergraduate studies?
Take pre-med curricula, which include calculus, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology and physics. 100 points for 2 400 points for all
400
Which of the following diseases is not caused by a bacterial infection? a. Strep throat b. Toxic shock syndrome c. Tuberculosis d. Influenza
D. Influenza - caused by a viral infection
400
How long is the MCAT?
7 hours and 30 minutes including the break
400
When did Lowell move to our current address?
1962
500
Approximately how much does a pharmacist make? Yearly or by hour. (Whoever guesses closest to the actual answer wins!)
$116,670 or $56.09 per hour
500
Name 5 steps that you have to take in order to become a certified anesthesiologist Begin with “earning a bachelor’s degree”
Step 1: Earn a bachelor’s degree Step 2: Pass the MCAT Step 3: Complete Medical School Step 4: Pass the USMLE Step 5: Complete an anesthesiology residency program Step 6: Obtain State licensing Step 7: Advance your career by becoming board certified 100 pts each
500
Are alzheimer’s and dementia the same thing? If not, why?
No. Dementia is a more general term for the symptoms of memory loss and trouble with learning. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia and is the most common. 200 pts for No.
500
What is the maximum amount of time you can take the MCAT in one year?
3 times
500
How tall is the tallest living man in the world? Bonus: What year was he born?
200 pts for 8 feet 500 pts for 8 feet 3 inches Bonus 100 pts for 1982
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