Medical
Professions
Professions
What is DPT degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Nephrology is the study of
the kidneys
Which professional can prescribe medication? A psychologist or a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur
Name the three subatomic particles
Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
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
What is a hematoma?
a leakage from a larger blood vessel
- bruise
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)
What are the series of wave-like muscle contractions that guide food down the esophagus?
Peristalsis
Waxes, Fats, and Oils are classified as?
Lipids
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.
The inability to speak, or impairment of speech is called
Aphasia or Dysphasia
an operating technician who will apply sterile gloves and hand instruments to the surgeon.
Surgical scrub assistant
What is the superficial layer of skin called?
The epidermis
A bond is formed by the transfer of electrons
An ionic bond
What is another name for an otolaryngologist?
Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist - ENT.
What do the suffixes -dynia and -algia mean?
Pain
-dynia is often used to describe specific types of pain, such as in "cardiodynia," which refers to heart pain.
-algia is more general and can be used to refer to pain in a broader sense, "neuralgia," which refers to nerve pain.
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
What part of the brain controls balance, movement, and coordination?
The cerebellum
Name 3 out of 4 of the major macromolecules and their monomers.
Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic Acids
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
What is the meaning of the word "blepharospasm"?
An involuntary tight closure of the eyelids
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
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)
Which of the following organelles is directly connected to the outer membrane of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell? A)Mitochondrion B)Lysosome C)Golgi Apparatus D) Endoplasmic Reticulum
Endoplasmic Reticulum