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"Primary Care" is composed of what 4 specialities/ physicians?
Pediatrics Family Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Internal Medicine
100
How many years do physicians go to school (after completion of high school)?
8
100
What does the abbreviation "PRN" mean in relation to medications? Bonus points for latin term.
"as needed" pro re nata
100
How much sugar is contained per 12oz can of soda?
10 teaspoons
100
What is a normal blood pressure reading?
< 120/80 mmHg
200
How many minutes of physical activity is recommended per week?
150 mins of moderate aerobic activity (2.5 hours)
200
What is the equivalent test to getting into medical school as the SAT or ACT for college?
MCAT- Medical College Admissions Test
200
You may have seen the commercials for fibromyalgia, what does the term "-algia" mean?
Pain
200
What is the term for the disease that consists high blood sugar?
Diabetes Mellitus
200
How many hours of sleep are recommended per night for high schoolers?
8-10 hours per night
300
What is the leading cause of death among teens aged 15-19?
Accidents (unintentional injury)
300
What major do you have to be during college to attend medical school?
Any major! You just have to complete all the pre-req courses for medical school
300
What is the term for a physician who is dedicated to the relief of pain and total care of a surgical patient before, during and after a surgical procedure?
Anesthesiologist
300
Which cancer is the leading cause of death in the USA?
Lung Cancer
300
What percentage of kids 10-17 are classified as obese or overweight in Texas?
36.6% (2011 study)
400
Which is the first illness that was attributed to an animal carrier? A. Rabies B. Smallpox C. HIV D. Malaria
Malaria is the first human illness attributed to an animal carrier (mosquitoes) in 1717.
400
How many medical schools are there in Texas?
9
400
What does the term "stetho" mean? As in stethoscope?
Chest
400
How many cans of soda does the average American adult drink per year?
500
400
What BMI value is considered obese?
30
500
Which Chinese invention played a early role in improving sanitation and hygiene? A. Chopsticks B. Sewers C. Fireworks D. Rice Steamers
Chopsticks. Eating with chopsticks, which were first used around 2,000 BC, provided the unintended benefit of preventing illnesses by interrupting the hand-to-mouth transmission of germs.
500
What are the two types of medical schools in the USA?
D.O.- Osteopathic Medical School M.D.- Allopathic Medical School
500
What is the common name for the physician specializing in "otorhinolaryngology" and what body parts do they study?
ENT- Ears, Nose and Throat
500
How many hours per day does the average child spend in front of a screen (TV, computer, phone etc.)?
7.5 hours
500
How many bad sunburns does it take to significantly increase risk of developing skin cancer (melanoma)?
5 sunburns!