Medical Abbreviations
What does NKDA stand for?
No known drug allergies
True or false: D'Youville is the top ranked private university in the region.
True
True or false: PAs are ranked as one of the fastest-growing professions in America.
True
Who is the academic coordinator?
Laura Grable
What is hemostasis?
Cessation of bleeding
What does HRT stand for?
Hormone replacement therapy
What nun was D'Youville College named after?
Patron Saint Marguerite d'Youville
What is the score that PA students need to score on the PANCE exam to become a certified provider?
40%
What is the minimum math and science grade that students should have to be considered as prospective students in the PA program?
83%
What is dyskensia?
Uncontrolled, involuntary movement
What does D&C stand for?
Dilation and curettage
When was D'Youville founded?
1908
What is the average starting salary for a PA?
$107,000 (acceptable answer $100,000-$120,000)
How many hours of complete direct patient care is required?
At least 80 hours
What is bradykinesia?
Having slow movement of reflexes
What does CMV stand for?
Cytomegalovirus
What is the student to faculty ratio at D'Youville?
10:1
What is the mean age of certified Physician Assistants?
38 (acceptable answer 35-40)
In 2020, what percent of D'Youville Physician Assistant students from the graduating class of 2019, who were first-time test takers, successfully passed the PANCE exams?
96%
What is horripilation?
Goose bumps
What does AODM stand for?
Adult-onset diabetes mellitus
Approximately how many students attend D'Youville?
3,000
Fill in the blank: Every ___ years, Physician Assistants must take a recertification exam.
6
How many total credits is the DYC PA program?
175
What is borborygmi?
Stomach growling