Medical Specialists Flashcards

1
Q

Administration of medications to cause loss of sensation or feeling during surgery or treatments

A

Anesthesiologist

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2
Q

Diseases of the heart and blood vessels

A

Cardiologist

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3
Q

Diseases of the skin

A

Dermatologist

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4
Q

Acute illness or injury

A

Emergency physician

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5
Q

Disease of the endocrine glands

A

Endocrinologist

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6
Q

Promote wellness treat illness or injury in all age groups

A

Family physician/practice

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7
Q

Disease and disorders of the stomach and intestine

A

Gastroenterologist

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8
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Disease of older individuals

A

Gerontologist

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9
Q

Disease of the female reproductive organs

A

Gynecologist

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10
Q

Provides care to patients who are in a hospital

A

Hospitalist

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11
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Diseases and conditions caused by a pathogenic agent such as a bacteria or virus

A

Infectious disease physician

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12
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Disease of the internal organs (lungs,heart,glands,intestines,kidneys)

A

Internist

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13
Q

Disease of the kidneys

A

Nephrologist

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14
Q

Disorders of the brain and nervous system

A

Neurologist

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15
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Pregnancy and childbirth

A

Obstetrician

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16
Q

Diagnosis and treatment of tumors (cancer)

A

Oncologist

17
Q

Disease and disorders of the eye

A

Ophthalmologist

18
Q

Disease and disorders of muscles and bones

A

Orthopedist

19
Q

Disease of the ears, nose, and throat.

A

Otolaryngologist

20
Q

Diagnosis of diseases by studying changes in organs, tissues, and cells

A

Pathologist

21
Q

Diseases and disorders of children

A

Pediatrician

22
Q

Physical medicine and rehabilitation

A

Physiatrist

23
Q

Corrective surgery to repair injured or malformed body parts

A

Plastic surgery

24
Q

Disease of the lower part of the large intestine

A

Proctologist

25
Q

Disease and disorders of the mind

A

Psychiatrist

26
Q

Disease and disorders of the lungs

A

Pulmonologist

27
Q

Use of X-rays and radiation to diagnose and treat disease

A

Radiologist

28
Q

Prevention and treatment of injuries sustained in athletic events

A

Sports medicine

29
Q

Surgery to correct deformities or treat injuries or disease

A

Surgeon

30
Q

Surgery of the lungs, heart, or chest cavity

A

Thoracic surgeon

31
Q

Disease of the kidney, bladder, or unitary system

A

Urologist