Pre-Med path
The exam required for admission to most U.S. medical schools.
MCAT
Which professional is responsible for drawing blood from patients for lab testing?
Phlebotomist
The MMR vaccine prevents which 3 diseases?
measles, mumps ,and rubella
What hereditary blood condition is often called "the royal disease"?
Hemophillia
Where on the body is skin the thinnest
on the eyelid
What extracurricular activities do many pre-meds pursue to strengthen their applications?
(name 2)
Clinical volunteering, research, shadowing physicians, community service, leadership activities, or participation in pre-med clubs.
Who can prescribe medication — a psychologist or a psychiatrist?
Psychiatrist
The medical term for high blood pressure is what?
hypertension
What is sepsis an infection of?
Blood
What is the most common blood type
O+
What stage comes right after completing medical school but before becoming an attending physician?
Residency
What is the official title for a medical doctor specializing in children’s health?
Pediatrician
What does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial Infarction
What is the largest artery in the body?
arota
What does MD stand for
doctor of medicine
What does "RN" stand for?
Registered Nurse
What does the suffix "-ectomy" indicate?
Surgical removal
What is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men?
prostate cancer
What is the most common surgical procedure performed in the US?
Cataract Removal
Name 2 sections on the MCAT
Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems; Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior; and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills.
Who in a hospital is responsible for analyzing medical images such as X-rays or CT scans?
Radiologist
What does DNR stand for
Do not resuscitate
What does Hypertrichosis cause?
this condition causes excessive hair growth all over the body.
What is the most frequently prescribed medication in the US?
Atorvastatin (for high cholesterol and heart disease)