Medical Specialists

Question 1

anesthesiology

Answer 1

administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation

Question 2

dermatology

Answer 2

diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions

Question 3

emergency medicine

Answer 3

care of patients that required sudden and immediate action

Question 4

family practice

Answer 4

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

Question 5

internal medicine

Answer 5

diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, nonsurgical disorders in adults

Question 6

ophthalmology

Answer 6

diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders

Question 7

pathology

Answer 7

diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease

Question 8

pediatrics

Answer 8

diagnosis and treatment of children’s disorders

Question 9

psychiatry

Answer 9

diagnosis and treatments of disorders of the mind

Question 10

radiology

Answer 10

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

Question 11

surgery

Answer 11

treatment by manual (SURG - means hand) or operative methods

Question 12

allergist

Answer 12

treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

Question 13

anesthesiologist

Answer 13

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

Question 14

cardiologist

Answer 14

treatment of heart disease

Question 15

cardiovascular surgeon

Answer 15

surgery on the heart and blood vessels

Question 16

colorectal surgeon

Answer 16

surgery on the colon and rectum

Question 17

dermatologist

Answer 17

treatment of skin disorders

Question 18

emergency practitioner

Answer 18

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

Question 19

endocrinologist

Answer 19

treatment of endocrine gland disorders

Question 20

family practitioner

Answer 20

primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis

Question 21

gastroenterologist

Answer 21

treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

Question 22

geriatrician

Answer 22

treatment of diseases of old age

Question 23

gynecologist

Answer 23

surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system

Question 24

hematologist

Answer 24

treatment of blood disorders

Question 25

hospitalist

Answer 25

general medical care of hospitalized care

Question 26

infectious disease specialist

Answer 26

treatment of diseases caused by micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, others)

Question 27

internist

Answer 27

adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting

Question 28

nephrologist

Answer 28

treatment of kidney diseases

Question 29

neurologist

Answer 29

treatment of nerve disorders

Question 30

neurosurgeon

Answer 30

surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Question 31

obstetrician

Answer 31

treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies

Question 32

oncologist

Answer 32

diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors

Question 33

ophthalmologist

Answer 33

surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

Question 34

orthopedist

Answer 34

surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions

Question 35

otolaryngologist

Answer 35

surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

Question 36

pathologist

Answer 36

diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

Question 37

pediatrician

Answer 37

treatment of diseases of children

Question 38

physiatrist

Answer 38

treatment of mental disorders

Question 39

pulmonologist

Answer 39

treatment of lung diseases

Question 40

radiologist

Answer 40

examination of x-ray images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies

Question 41

radiation oncologist

Answer 41

treatment of disease with high-energy radiation

Question 42

rheumatologist

Answer 42

treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles

Question 43

thoracic surgeon

Answer 43

surgery on chest organa

Question 44

urologist

Answer 44

surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders