Health Professions Acronyms
The Field of Medicine
The Field of Dentistry
Interprofessional Health
Luck of the Draw!
100

EMT

Emergency Medical Technician

100

What is a normal resting heart rate range?

60-100 beats per minute

100

How many teeth does a child have?

20


100

_____ are physicians who treat adult and pediatric patients with disorders of the skin, hair, nails, and adjacent mucous membranes. They diagnose everything from skin cancer, tumors, inflammatory diseases of the skin, and infectious diseases. They also perform skin biopsies and dermatological surgical procedures.

Dermatologists

100

Who is the adventurist that has went sky diving?

A. Dr. Roz

B. Dr. Borden

C. Ms. Good

Dr. Borden

200

CPT

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

200

What is the maximum possible MCAT score?

528

200

What is the maximum possible DAT score?

30

200

Physicians specializing in _____ _____ treat cancer with the use of high-energy radiation therapy. By targeting radiation doses in small areas of the body, these physicians damage the DNA of cancer cells, preventing further growth. They work with cancer patients, prescribing and implementing treatment plans while monitoring their progress throughout.

Radiation Oncology

200

Who is know to get hangry and stop meetings to eat and rejuvenate?

A. Dr. Roz

B. Dr. Borden

C. Ms. Good

Ms. Good

300

CDA

Certified Dental Assistant

300

What is the difference between a Medical Doctor (MD) and a Physician Assistant (PA).

The main difference between a MD and a PA is that a PA works under the supervision of a Doctor, whereas a Doctor has full responsibility for a clinical situation. Both are qualified medical professionals, and very much work in collaboration with one another. A PA also has the flexibility to move between Specialties.

300

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body? True or False?

True

300

The specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues

Periodontics

300

Who's "stiff drink" of choice is Pepsi?

A. Dr. Roz

B. Dr. Borden

C. Ms. Good

Dr. Roz

400

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

400

The medical suffix -ectomy means

Surgical removal of something

400

A survey of Dentists revealed that __% of their clinics do not accept Medicaid.

A. 10%

B. 33%

C. 66%

D. 80%


C. 66%

400

A physician specializing in ______ studies the causes and nature of diseases. Through microscopic examination and clinical lab tests, they work to diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases. They examine tissues, cells, and body fluids, applying biological, chemical, and physical sciences within the laboratory. They may examine tissues to determine whether an organ transplant is needed, or they may examine the blood of a pregnant woman to ensure the health of the fetus.

Pathology

400

Who was a cheerleader in School? There may be more than one answer.

A. Dr. Roz

B. Dr. Borden

C. Ms. Good

Dr. Roz and Dr. Borden...

Fun Fact - Dr. Borden auditioned for a NFL dance team :)
500

What does EKG/ECG stand for?

Electrocardiogram

500

The blockage of arteries in the lungs is called?

Pulmonary Embolism

500

The dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitute

Prosthodontics

500

This Specialty is oncerned with the morphology, biology, physiology, pathology and regeneration of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.

Endodontics

500

Name the Degree and Institution of all degrees earned by Dr. Roz, Dr. Borden, and Ms. Good

Dr. Roz

Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. - University of Iowa

Dr. Borden

Bachelors - Wingate, Masters - NCCU, Ph.D. - NC A&T

Ms. Good 

Bachelors - UNC-CH, Masters - UNCG