Medical Specialties Flashcards
Anesthesiology (CRNA)
use medications that cause patients to lose sensation and feeling during surgery.
Bariatrics
specialty of medicine that deals with the medical and surgical treatment of obesity
Dermatology
diagnose and treat diseases of the skin hair, and nails
Emergency Medicine
physicians who specialize in emergency medicine work in hospital emergency rooms and outpatient emergency care centers
Endocrinology
endocrinologists diagnoses and treat disorders of the endocrine system. endocrine system includes glands and organs in the body that secrete hormones
Gastroenterology
gastroenterologists diagnose and treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, stomach, intestines, and associated disorders
Gerontology
study of the aging process. specialists may be called a geriatrician
Genecology
branch of medicine concerned with diseases and conditions of the female genital tract
Internal Medicine
internists/doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating problems related to internal organs
Nephrology
nephrologists study, diagnose, and manage disease of kidneys
Neurology
branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system
Nuclear Medicine
fast growing specialty related to radiology. use radiation to diagnose and treat disease
Obstetrics
involves study of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum
Oncology
determine whether tumors are benign and malignant and treat patients who have cancer
Ophthalmology
ophthalmologists is an MD who diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the eye
Orthopedics
branch of medicine that specializes in maintaining the function of the musculoskeletal system and its associated structures. muscles and bones
Pathology
study of disease. samples often come from biopsies. pathologists also perform autopsies
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
concerned with development and care of children and adolescence from birth to 18
Physical Medicine
Physiatrists are physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehab. diagnose and treat diseases and disorders such as sore shoulders and spinal cord injuries
Podiatry
studies and treats foot and ankle
Proctology
branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats disorders of anus, rectum, and intestines
Urology
diagnoses and treats diseases of the kidney, bladder, and urinary system
Acupuncturist
treat people who have pain by inserting needles under skin
Chiropractor
treat people with manual treatments- realign vertebrae in spine
Electroencephalographic Technologist
study and recording of electrical activity in brain (EEG)
Medical Technology (MT)
development and design of clinical lab tests
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
performs tests to oversee quality control, prepare and administer radioactive drugs, and operate radiation detection instruments
Occupational Therapist
works with patients who have reduced physical or mental function due to physically injuries or illness, psychological developmental problems, or problems associated with aging process
Pharmacist
professionals who have studied the science of drugs and who dispense medication and health supplies to the public
Radiologic Technology
x-ray tech assists radiologist in taking x-ray films used to diagnose broken bones, tumors, ulcers, and disease
Respiratory Therapy
evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with respiratory problems
Nursing Aide/Assistant
assist in direct care of patients under the supervision of the nursing staff
Practical/Vocational Nurse
licensed practical nurse (LPN) and licensed vocational nurse (LVN) record and take patient temps, blood pressure, puse, and respiration rates
Registered Nurse (RN)
responsible for planning, giving, and supervising the bedside nursing care of patients
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
RN who functions in expanded nursing role usually works in an ambulatory patient care setting alongside physicians but may also work in independent practice
- takes health histories
- conducts screening tests
- performs physicals
- educates family about disease prevention
