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Medical Professions
Medical Terminology
Career Paths
Human Body Anatomy
Addiction and Recovery
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What is the DPT degree?
Doctor of Physical Therapy
100
Nephrology is the study og
the kidneys
100
Which professional can prescribe medication? A psychologist or a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist
100
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur
100

This is a schedule 1 drug, but has been decriminalized in most states. 

What is marijuana?

200
What does it mean to be a BSN? RN? APRN? NP?
BSN= Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN= Registered Nurse APRN= Advanced Practiced Registered Nurse NP= Nurse Practitioner
200
What is a hematoma?
A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues?
200
Approximately how many years does it take to become a practicing general dentist?
at least 8 years (4 years bachelor's degree, Dental Admission Exam, 4 years dental school)
200
What are the series of wave-like muscle contractions that guide food down the esophagus?
Peristalsis
200

This is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of medication.

What is Narcan?

300
What is an otologist and what is their job?
They specialize in medical and surgical treatment of dizziness, hearing loss, and tumors of the ear.
300
The inability to speak, or impairment of speech is called
Aphasia or Dysphasia
300
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
Upwards of $95,000! Being a nurse practitioner is physically and emotionally demanding. You are constantly on call, working night and weekends.
300
What is the superficial layer of skin called?
The epidermis
300

This is used for people in difficult to control pain, as well as an aid to help people quit using heroin.

What is methadone?

400
What is another name for an otolaryngologist?
Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist - ENT.
400
What do the suffixes -dynia and -algia mean?
Pain
400
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
400
What part of the brain controls balance, movement, and coordination?
The cerebellum
400

This is a benzodiazepine that is used to control anxiety as well as treat epileptic seizures. 

What is Ativan?

500
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
500
What is the meaning of the word "blepharospasm"?
An involuntary tight closure of the eyelids?
500
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
500
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)
500

This chemical is used as fertilizer, is combustible, and has been attributed to several deaths due to its explosive properties.

What is anhydrous ammonia?