Ch 1 - Medical & Surgical Specialties

Question 1

Allergy & Immunology

Answer 1

specialty of diseases of allergic nature

Question 2

Anesthesiology

Answer 2

specialty of anesthesia for partial or complete loss of sensation

Question 3

Anesthesiologist

Answer 3

physician who specializes in Anesthesiology (the science of anesthesia)

Question 4

Bariatrics

Answer 4

referred to as “weight loss surgery” by non-healthcare persons

Question 5

Cardiology

Answer 5

study of the heart

Question 6

Cardiologist

Answer 6

physician who specializes in the study of the heart

Question 7

dermatology (Derm)

Answer 7

study of the skin

Question 8

dermatologist

Answer 8

physician who specializes in teh study of the skin

Question 9

endocrinology

Answer 9

study of the endocrine system

Question 10

endocrinologist

Answer 10

physician who specializes in the study of the endocrine system

Question 11

Epidemiology

Answer 11

the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors relating to health

Question 12

Epidemiologist

Answer 12

one who specializes in the incidence, distribution, and possible control of disease and other factors relating to health; may not be a physicion

Question 13

Family Practice

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provides care for all members of a family; may manage pregnancy and performs vaginal deliveries

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Family Practitioner

Answer 14

a physician in general (family) practice who plans and provides the comprehensive primary health of all members of a family, regardless of age or sex, on a continuous basis

Question 15

Gastroenterology

Answer 15

study of the stomach and intestine

Question 16

Gastroenterologist

Answer 16

physician who specializes in the study of the stomach and intestine

Performs Colonoscopies & Esophagogastroduodenoscopies; does NOT perform GI surgeries (Colon Resection for Colon CA) - GI surgeries are performed by a Colon & Rectal surgeon or by a General Surgeon

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Gerontology

Answer 17

study of elderly

Question 18

Gerontologist

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a specialist in the study of elderly

Question 19

gynecology (GYN)

Answer 19

study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breasts

Question 20

Gynecologist

Answer 20

physician who specializes in the study of the female, especially the diseases of the female reproductive organs and the breast

specialist in female reproductive organs; does NOT provide prenatal, delivery, or postnatal services

Question 21

Hematology

Answer 21

study of the blood; specialty usually combined with Oncology

Question 22

Hematologist

Answer 22

“one who specializes in the study of the blood”; physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood diseases

Question 23

Infectious Disease

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manages complex infections; does not manage common conditions such as Strep Throat or Cystitis

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Internal Medicine

Answer 24

the medical specialty that deals with diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases and disorders of internal structures of the body

Question 25

Internist

Answer 25

cares for adults and/or possible older tens

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Nephrology

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"study of the kidney"; study of kidney function as well as diagnosis and treatment of renal diseases

Question 27

Nephrologist

Answer 27

a specialist in the study of kidney function and diagnosis and treatment of renal disease

Question 28

Neurology

Answer 28

study of the nervous system

Question 29

Neurologist

Answer 29

physician who specializes in the study of the nervous system

Question 30

Obstetrics

Answer 30

the branch of medicine that pertains to the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period

Question 31

Obstetrician

Answer 31

physician specializing in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period

Question 32

Oncology

Answer 32

the study of tumors

Question 33

Oncologist

Answer 33

physician who specializes in the study and treatment of tumors

Question 34

Ophthalmology

Answer 34

study of the eye

Question 35

Ophthalmologist

Answer 35

physician who specializes in the study of the eye

Question 36

Orthopedic Surgery

Answer 36

study of surgery of the bones and locomotor structures of the body

Question 37

Orthopedist

Answer 37

one who specializes in diseases and disorders involving locomotor structures of the body

Question 38

Otorhinolaryngology

Question 39

Otorhinolaryngologist

Question 40

Pathology

Answer 40

the science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes

Question 41

Pathologist

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Pediatrics

Answer 42

study of care and treatment of children

Question 43

Pediatrician

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Answer 44

aims to enhance & restore functional ability & quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons

Question 45

Physiatrist

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Psychiatry

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Psychiatrist

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Pulmonology

Question 49

Pulmonologist

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Radiology

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Radiologist

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Rheumatology

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Rheumatologist

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Urology

Question 55

Urologist

Question 56

Cardiovascular (CV) Surgeon

Answer 56

performs open heart surgery and fixes arteries and veins; NOT a cardiologist

Question 57

Colon & Rectal Surgeon

Answer 57

NOT a Gastroenterologist; performs surgery on gastrointestinal organs

Question 58

Cosmetic, Reconstructive, Plastic Surgeon

Answer 58

performs surgery to correct Cleft Lip/Palate, scars from burns

Question 59

General Surgeon

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performs gallbladder surgeries, appendectomy, etc.

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Maxillofacial Surgeon

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performs surgery on the jaw and face

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Neurosurgeon

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performs surgery on neurologic system; NOT a Neurologist

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Orthopedic Surgeon

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performs surgery on locomotor system

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Thoracic Surgeon

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performs surgery on organs in the chest (i.e., lungs)

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Trauma Surgeon

Answer 64

performs surgery in trauma settings

Question 65

Vascular Surgeon

Answer 65

performs surgery on vascular system