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A specialist in treating granular disorders is a:

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Endocrinologist

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A medical doctor trained to treat eye disorders is an

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Ophthalmologist

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A surgeon specializing in disorders of the male reproductive system and the urinary tract in male and female patients is a

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urologist

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A physician who specializes in treating lung disorders

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Pulmonologist

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A doctor who administers agents that caused loss of sensation and consciousness during surgery

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Anesthesiologist

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A doctor specializing in treatment of disease using high energy-radiation is

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Radiation oncologist

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Internal medicine is a specialty concerned with:

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Diagnose and treatment of usually complex, non-surgical disorders and adults

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Clinical means

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Patient care

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A doctor who specializes in operating on the chest is a

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Thoracic surgeon

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Which doctor specializes in treating older patients

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Geriatrician

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A disorder that is unexpectedly caused by treatment prescribed by a doctor is called:

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iatrogenic disease

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An opening from the kidney to the outside of the body

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Nephrostomy

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Enlargement of the heart

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Cardiomegaly

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Instrument to view the eye

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ophthalmoscope

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Discharge of fluid from the nose

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Rhinorrhea

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Medical doctor specializes in treating bone disorders

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Orthopedist

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Inflammation of the kidney

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Nephritis

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A doctor, who specializes in treatment of blood disorders

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Hematologist

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19
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Which term is not spelled correctly?
A) laryngeal
B) pulmonery
C) vasculitis

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B) pulmonery

  • Pulmonary
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combining form iatr/o means

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treatment

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combining form onc/o means

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tumor

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Combining form orth/o means

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straight

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combining form rect/o means

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rectum

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Combining form pulmon/o means

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lung

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Combining form ur/o means

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urinary tract

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combining form col/o means

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colon ( large intestine)

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the combining form ger/o means

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old age

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combining form ped/o means

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child

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29
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combining form meaning heart is:

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cardi/o

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combining form meaning “voice box” is

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laryng/o

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combining form meaning “mind”

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psych/o

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32
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combining form meaning “nose”

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rhin/o

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which procedure or treatment would a thoracic surgeon perform?

A) arthoscopy
B) drug treatment of breast cancer
C) pneumonectomy

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C) pneumonectomy

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34
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which condition would an otolaryngologist treat?
A) cervical dysplasia
B) hyperthyroidism
C) vocal cord polyps, cancer

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C) vocal cord polyps, cancer

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A condition or procedure that a cardiologist would manage?

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arrhythmia

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36
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What procedure or treatment would a neurosurgeon perform?

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resection of a brain tumor

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Which procedure or treatment would an orthopedist perform?
A) pneumonectomy
B) arthroscopy
C) resection of a brain tumor

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B) arthroscopy

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38
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who would treat sickle cell anemia?

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a hematologist

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39
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who would treat hyperthyroidism?

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an endocrinologist

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40
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who would treat cystitis

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an urologist

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Which procedure would an oncologist perform?

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drug treatment of breast cancer

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42
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a condition that an gynecologist would treat?

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cervical dysplasia

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43
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What term means pertaining to a disease acquired in the hospital?

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Nosocomial

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44
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Term meaning inflammation of the colon?

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colitis

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45
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Doctors complete _______ years of medical school and than pass national medical board examinations to receive an MD degree.

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4

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46
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After completing medical school, doctors began postgraduate training, which lasts _____
This postgraduate training in is known as _____

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  • at least 3 years
  • residency training
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47
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Examples of residency programs are (11) :

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  • anesthesiology
  • dermatology
  • emergency medicine
  • family practice
  • Internal medicine
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pathology
  • pediatrics
  • psychiatry
  • Radiology
  • surgery
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Dermatology

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Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders

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Emergency Medicine

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Care of patients that’s require sudden and immediate action

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Family Practice

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Primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis

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Pathology

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Diagnose of the cause and nature of disease

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Psychiatry

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Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind

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Radiology

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Diagnosis using x ray studies, including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Surgery

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Treatment by manual or operative methods

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surg- means

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hand

56
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After completion of a residency program; a physician may then choose to specialize further by doing _____ ; lasting another ____

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fellowship training, lasting 2-5 years

57
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Medical specialist allergist

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Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

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Medical specialist anesthesiologist

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Administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness, during surgical and other procedures

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Medical specialist cardiologist

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Treatment of heart disease

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Medical specialist, cardiovascular surgeon

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Surgery on the heart and blood vessels

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Medical specialist, colorectal surgeon

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surgery on the colon and rectum

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Medical specialist, dermatologist

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Treatment of skin disorders

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Medical specialist, emergency practitioner

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Immediate evaluation of treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting

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Medical specialist, endocrinologist

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Treatment of endocrine gland disorders

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Medical specialist, gastroenterologist

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Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

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Medical specialist, geriatrician

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Treatment of disease of old age

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Medical specialists, gynecologist

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Surgery and treatment for disease of the female reproductive system

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Medical specialist, hospitalist

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General medical care of hospitalized

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Medical specialist, infectious disease specialist

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Treatment of disease caused by micro organisms ( bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc)

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Medical specialists, internist

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Adult comprehensive care in office of hospital

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Medical specialists, nephrologist

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Treatments of kidney diseases

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Medical specialist, neurologist

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Treatment of nerve disorders

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Medical specialist, neurosurgeon

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Surgery on the brain, spinal cord, nerves

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Medical specialist, obstetrician

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Treatment of pregnant women, delivery of babies

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Medical specialist, oncologist

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Diagnosed and treatment of malignant and benign tumors

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Medical specialist orthopedics

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Surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions

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Medical specialist, otolaryngologist

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Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

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Medical specialists, physiatrist

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Treatment to restore function after injury or illness, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist

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Medical specialist psychiatrist

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Treatment of mental disorders

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Medical specialist, rheumatologist

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Treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles

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Medical specialist, thoracic surgeon

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Surgery on chest organs

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Medical specialist urologist

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Surgery on the urinary track and for treatments of male reproductive disorders

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cardi/o

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heart

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col/o

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colon ( large intestine)

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dermat/o

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skin

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endocrin/o

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endocrine glands

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enter/o

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intestines

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esthesi/o

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sensation

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gastr/o

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stomach

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ger/o

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old age

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gynec/ o

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women, female

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hemat/o

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blood

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iatr/o

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treatment

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lymph/o

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lymph

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nephr/o

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kidney

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neur/o

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nerve

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nos/o

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disease

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obstetr/o

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midwife

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odont/o

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tooth

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onc/o

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tumor

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ophthalm/o

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eye

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opt/o

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eye

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optic/o

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eye

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orth/o

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straight

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ot/o

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ear

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path/o

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disease

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ped/o

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child

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psych/o

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mind

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pulmon/ o

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lung

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radi/o

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x rays

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rect/o

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rectum

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rheumat/o

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flow, fluid

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rhin/o

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nose

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thorac/o

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chest

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ur/o

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urinary tract

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vascul/o

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blood vessels

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MRI

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Magnetic resonance imaging

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MD stands for

A

Medicinae Doctor

119
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What does “PA” stand for

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Pulmonary Artery

120
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What does “ECG” stand for?

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electrocardiogram

121
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what does “CCU” stand for?

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cardiac card unit

122
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What does “IBD” stand for?

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inflammatory bowel disease

123
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CT

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Computed Tomography

124
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What does “Ao” stand for

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aorta

125
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You recommended a _____ specialist to treat your patients chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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pulmonary

126
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During a minor procedure in your office, you cut a patient’s artery and it bleeds. You apologize for this _____ accident.

A

Iatrogenic

127
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When you examine your patient neck and fine an enlarged lymph nodes, you suspect _____ related to streptococcal infection of the throat.

A

Lymphadenopathy

128
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Your patient present with an unexplained rash, fever, weakness, weight loss and joint pain. You suspect a type of arthritis and send her to a specialist known as a ______

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Rheumatologist

129
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After identifying a hard mass in your patients testicle, you refer to a surgical specialist, a ______, who will diagnose and treat this condition.

A

Urologist

130
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CVA

A

cerebro vascular accident

131
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MVA

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Motor vehicle accident

132
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MI

A

myocardial infarction

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