Medical and Surgical Specialties

Question 1

bariatrics

Answer 1

prevention, control, and treatment of obesity

Question 2

cardiology

Answer 2

diseases of the hear, arteries, veins, and capillaries

Question 3

endocrinology

Answer 3

diseases of the endocrine system (glands & hormones)

Question 4

epidemiology

Answer 4

epidemic diseases

Question 5

Family Practice (FP)

Answer 5

care of members of the family regardless of age/sex

Question 6

Gastroenterology

Answer 6

diseases of the stomach and intestines

Question 7

internal medicine

Answer 7

diseases of internal origin not usually treated surgically

Question 8

nephrology

Answer 8

diseases of the kidney and urinary system

Question 9

neurology

Answer 9

diseases of the nervous system

Question 10

obstetrics (OB)

Answer 10

treatment of the female during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum

Question 11

oncology

Answer 11

study of tumors

Question 12

ophthalmology

Answer 12

diseases of the eye

Question 13

orthopedic surgery

Answer 13

diseases and disorders involving locomotor structures of the body

Question 14

otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Answer 14

diseases of the ear, nose, and larynx

Question 15

Pathology

Answer 15

study of structural and functional changes in tissues and organs caused by disease

Question 16

pediatrics

Answer 16

children

Question 17

proctology

Answer 17

diseases of colon, rectum, and anus

Question 18

pulmonary disease

Answer 18

lungs

Question 19

rheumatology

Answer 19

theumatic diseases

Question 20

urology

Answer 20

urinary system

Question 21

maxillofacial

Answer 21

surgical tx of diseases, injuries, and defects of the human mouth and dental structures

Question 22

thoracic

Answer 22

surgical repair and correction of organs within the rib cage