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40 Health Professions Flashcards

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Audi/olog/y

Audiology

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science concerned with the sense of hearing, especially in the evaluation, study, and measurement of impaired hearing, and the rehabilitation of those with impaired hearing

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Bacteri/olog/ist

Bacteriologist

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specialist in the scientific study of bacteria such as bacilli, cocci, and spirochetes

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Bi/o/log/ist

Biologist

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specialist in the scientific study of living cells

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Cardi/olog/y

Cardiology

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the study of the heart and its functions

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Dermat/olog/y

Dermatology

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medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disease

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Endocrin/olog/y

Endocrinology

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the study and science of the endocrine system

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Gasto/enter/olog/y

Gastroenterology

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the study of the stomach, intestines and their diseases

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Gynec/olog/y

Gynecology

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a speciality dealing with diseases of the reproductive and genital tract in women

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Hemat/olog/y

Hematology

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science of dealing with the morphology of blood, blood cells, and blood-forming tissues, and with their physiology and pathology

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Neur/olog/y

Neurology

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branch of medical science dealing with diseases and conditions of the nervous system

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Onc/olog/y

Oncology

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study of tumors - both benign and malignant

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Opthalm/olog/y

Opthalmology

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branch of medicine dealing with the eye

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Path/olog/y

Pathology

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branch of medicine concerning the treatment of disease

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Physi/olog/y

Physiology

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science that treats the functions of the living organism and its parts, chemical factors, and processess

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Proct/olog/y

Proctology

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specialty concerned with disorders of the rectum (straight tube) and anus (ring)

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Psych/olog/y

Psychology

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science of the mind and mental processes; disturbed mental processes; and abnormal behavior. Apsychologist doesn’t prescribe drugs

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Radi/olog/y

Radiology

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branch of medical science dealing with X-ray substances or radioactive energy to diagnose and treat disease

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Ur/olog/y

Urology

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branch of medicine dealing with the urinary system in the female and the urogenital system in the male

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Psych/iatry

Psychiatry

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branch of medicine that deals with the study, treatment and prevention of mental illness

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Physician

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an authorized practitioner of medicine

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An/esthesi/ologist

Anesthesiologist

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physician who specializes in administrating anesthetics

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Oto/rhino/laryng/olog/ist

Otorhinolaryngologist

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physician who specializes in the diseases of the ear, nose, and throat/voice box

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Ger/iatr/ician

Geriatrician

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physician who diagnoses, treats, and cures diseases and conditions of the aging and elderly

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Obstetric/ian (midwife Gk)

Obstetrician

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physician who specializes in pregnancy, labor, and delivery

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General Practitioner (GPMD)

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physician who is schooled in six basic areas; internal medicine function and diseases of internal organs; obstetrics and gynecology; surgery; psychiatry; pediatrics; and community medicine. This doctor treats the whole family and is often referred to as a Family Practitioner or Family Physician

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Preventive Medicine (MD)

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a specialty that includes occupational medicine, public health, and general preventative medicine

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Emergency Medicine

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emergency room care that treats acute illness and crisis situations

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Osteopathy (DO)

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physicians have skills of both medical doctors and chiropractors

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Registered Nurse (RN)

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specialist licensed to work directly with patients

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Midwife (RN)

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a professional nurse with additional training with women through pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period

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Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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a registered nurse who has completed advanced nursing education, masters or doctorate. Range of health services varies from state to state

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Public Health Nurse (PHN)

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registered nurse concerned with the prevention of illness and care for the sick in a community setting rather than a health-care facility. A PHN is usually employed by public health departments

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Physician Assistant (PA)

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person trained in some medical procedures who can perform limited duties under the guidance of a physician

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Occupational Therapist (OTR)

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professional person schooled in the rehabilitation of fine motor skills and coordination of patients’ activities

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Optometrist (OD) - vision/measure/specialist

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professional person trained to examine eyes and prescribe corrective lenses

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Pharmacist R. Ph. or F. PH - registration in or doctorate degree

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one who is licensed to prepare, sell, or dispense drugs, compounds and prescriptions

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Physical Therapist RPT or PT

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a personal skilled in the techniques of physical therapy who is qualified to administer physician-prescribed drugs (Rx) and give treatment (Tx)

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Athletic Training Certification (ATC)

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person who uses sports medicine techniques, physical therapy, massage, and numerous other modalities

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Radiology Technician (RT)

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one who specializes in the use of X-ray and radioactive isotopes in the diagnoses and treatment of disease and who works under the supervision of a radiologist (MD)

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Respiratory Therapist (ARRT)

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person who has a degree in respiratory therapy and who assists patients in improving impaired respiratory functions under a physician’s direction, usually a pulmonologist (MD) - lung specialist

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Veterinarian (DVM)

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doctor trained to practice veterinary medicine, performa animal surgery, and carry out animal research

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Chiro/pract/or

Chiropractor or DC

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a doctor trained in a manner similar to MDs and DOs but who doesn’t use medications or surgeries. DCs analyze the skeletal system and use holistic approached to treat patients with bone adjustment manipulation, physical therapy, nutrition, acupuncture, massage, and other non-intrusive therapies

Ch. 2: Basics of Medical Terminology (33 decks)

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