Grad School Requirements
The minimum number of hours usually required for direct patient care experience for PA school
Around 1,000 (accept 500-1000)
This vitamin is known for its role in supporting the immune system
Vitamin C
A portable device used to deliver an electric shock to the heart during sudden cardiac arrest. It is used to restore a normal heart rhythm
AED (automated external defibrillator)
The medical term for the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes
Homeostasis
The vaccine-preventable disease that was declared eradicated worldwide in 1980, thanks to a successful vaccination campaign
Smallpox
The duration of both the DAT and MCAT respectively
4.5 and 7.5 hours
This fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin is known for protecting cells from damage and is found in foods like nuts and seeds
Vitamin E
How deep you should administer chest compressions be for an adult victim (in inches)
2 inches deep
What the term "MRI" stands for
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Bacterial infection that is transmitted through contaminated food or water that is known for causing severe diarrhea and dehydration
Cholera
Some Occupational Therapy programs require this standardized test
GRE
Found in carrots and other foods, this vitamin is essential for maintaining good vision and healthy skin (in retinol products)
Vitamin A
The term for the first aid response to choking
Back blows
The language that has had a significant influence on medical terminology, with many medical terms originating from its vocabulary
Latin
A bacterial STI known as the "silent infection" because it often presents no symptoms but can lead to serious complications if left untreated
Chlamydia
Number of subjects on the PA-CAT
The primary function of this vitamin in the human body is to support the formation of red blood cells and the maintenance of a healthy nervous system
Vitamin B12
The formal name for the first aid technique used to help a choking person by applying abdominal thrusts to dislodge a foreign object blocking the airway
Heimlich Maneuver
The medical term for the removal of a sample of tissue from the body for examination, often used for diagnosing diseases or conditions
Biopsy
A common fungal infection affects the skin, nails, and sometimes the respiratory and digestive systems, leading to itching and discomfort
Ringworm/athlete's foot
The highest achievable scores on the PCAT and DAT
600 and 30
This vitamin is crucial for blood clotting and is named after a German word that means "coagulation"
Vitamin K
The drug administered to a patient by an EMT during a heart attack to dilate coronary blood vessels and improve blood flow to the heart muscle
Nitroglycerin
The definition of the suffix "-itis" in medical terminology
Inflammation
The primary reservoir host for the Ebola virus, which has caused several outbreaks in Africa
Bats