Ch. 5 Flashcards
(132 cards)
1
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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
3
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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
4
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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
7
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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
10
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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
12
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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
14
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Instrument to view the eye
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ophthalmoscope
15
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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
17
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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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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
urinary tract
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combining form col/o means
colon ( large intestine)
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the combining form ger/o means
old age
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combining form ped/o means
child
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combining form meaning heart is:
cardi/o
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combining form meaning “voice box” is
laryng/o
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combining form meaning “mind”
psych/o
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combining form meaning “nose”
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
C) pneumonectomy
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which condition would an otolaryngologist treat?
A) cervical dysplasia
B) hyperthyroidism
C) vocal cord polyps, cancer
C) vocal cord polyps, cancer
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A condition or procedure that a cardiologist would manage?
arrhythmia
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What procedure or treatment would a neurosurgeon perform?
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
B) arthroscopy
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who would treat sickle cell anemia?
a hematologist
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who would treat hyperthyroidism?
an endocrinologist
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who would treat cystitis
an urologist
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Which procedure would an oncologist perform?
drug treatment of breast cancer
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a condition that an gynecologist would treat?
cervical dysplasia
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What term means pertaining to a disease acquired in the hospital?
Nosocomial
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Term meaning inflammation of the colon?
colitis
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Doctors complete _______ years of medical school and than pass national medical board examinations to receive an MD degree.
4
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After completing medical school, doctors began postgraduate training, which lasts _____
This postgraduate training in is known as _____
- at least 3 years
- residency training
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Examples of residency programs are (11) :
- anesthesiology
- dermatology
- emergency medicine
- family practice
- Internal medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- pediatrics
- psychiatry
- Radiology
- surgery
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Dermatology
Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
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Emergency Medicine
Care of patients that’s require sudden and immediate action
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Family Practice
Primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis
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Pathology
Diagnose of the cause and nature of disease
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Psychiatry
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind
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Radiology
Diagnosis using x ray studies, including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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Surgery
Treatment by manual or operative methods
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surg- means
hand
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After completion of a residency program; a physician may then choose to specialize further by doing _____ ; lasting another ____
fellowship training, lasting 2-5 years
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Medical specialist allergist
Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
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Medical specialist anesthesiologist
Administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness, during surgical and other procedures
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Medical specialist cardiologist
Treatment of heart disease
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Medical specialist, cardiovascular surgeon
Surgery on the heart and blood vessels
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Medical specialist, colorectal surgeon
surgery on the colon and rectum
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Medical specialist, dermatologist
Treatment of skin disorders
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Medical specialist, emergency practitioner
Immediate evaluation of treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting
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Medical specialist, endocrinologist
Treatment of endocrine gland disorders
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Medical specialist, gastroenterologist
Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders
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Medical specialist, geriatrician
Treatment of disease of old age
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Medical specialists, gynecologist
Surgery and treatment for disease of the female reproductive system
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Medical specialist, hospitalist
General medical care of hospitalized
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Medical specialist, infectious disease specialist
Treatment of disease caused by micro organisms ( bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc)
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Medical specialists, internist
Adult comprehensive care in office of hospital
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Medical specialists, nephrologist
Treatments of kidney diseases
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Medical specialist, neurologist
Treatment of nerve disorders
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Medical specialist, neurosurgeon
Surgery on the brain, spinal cord, nerves
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Medical specialist, obstetrician
Treatment of pregnant women, delivery of babies
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Medical specialist, oncologist
Diagnosed and treatment of malignant and benign tumors
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Medical specialist orthopedics
Surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions
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Medical specialist, otolaryngologist
Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders
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Medical specialists, physiatrist
Treatment to restore function after injury or illness, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
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Medical specialist psychiatrist
Treatment of mental disorders
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Medical specialist, rheumatologist
Treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles
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Medical specialist, thoracic surgeon
Surgery on chest organs
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Medical specialist urologist
Surgery on the urinary track and for treatments of male reproductive disorders
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cardi/o
heart
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col/o
colon ( large intestine)
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dermat/o
skin
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endocrin/o
endocrine glands
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enter/o
intestines
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esthesi/o
sensation
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gastr/o
stomach
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ger/o
old age
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gynec/ o
women, female
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hemat/o
blood
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iatr/o
treatment
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lymph/o
lymph
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nephr/o
kidney
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neur/o
nerve
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nos/o
disease
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obstetr/o
midwife
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odont/o
tooth
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onc/o
tumor
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ophthalm/o
eye
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opt/o
eye
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optic/o
eye
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orth/o
straight
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ot/o
ear
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path/o
disease
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ped/o
child
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psych/o
mind
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pulmon/ o
lung
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radi/o
x rays
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rect/o
rectum
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rheumat/o
flow, fluid
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rhin/o
nose
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thorac/o
chest
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ur/o
urinary tract
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vascul/o
blood vessels
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MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
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MD stands for
Medicinae Doctor
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What does “PA” stand for
Pulmonary Artery
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What does “ECG” stand for?
electrocardiogram
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what does “CCU” stand for?
cardiac card unit
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What does “IBD” stand for?
inflammatory bowel disease
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CT
Computed Tomography
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What does “Ao” stand for
aorta
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You recommended a _____ specialist to treat your patients chronic bronchitis and emphysema
pulmonary
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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.
Iatrogenic
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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.
Lymphadenopathy
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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 ______
Rheumatologist
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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.
Urologist
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CVA
cerebro vascular accident
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MVA
Motor vehicle accident
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MI
myocardial infarction
