Chapter 5

Question 1

Anesthesiology

Answer 1

Administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation

Question 2

Dermatology

Answer 2

Diagnosis/treatment of skin disorders

Question 3

Emergency Medicine

Answer 3

Care of patients that requires sudden/immediate action

Question 4

Family Practice

Answer 4

Primary care of all members of the family on a continuous basis

Question 5

Internal Medicine

Answer 5

Diagnosis/treatment of usually complex, non-surgical disorders in adults

Question 6

Ophthalmology

Answer 6

Diagnosis/treatment of eye disorders

Question 7

Pathology

Answer 7

Diagnosis of the cause/nature of a disease

Question 8

Pediatrics

Answer 8

Diagnosis/treatment of children’s disorders

Question 9

Psychiatry

Answer 9

Diagnosis/treatment of mind disorders

Question 10

Radiology

Answer 10

Diagnosis using x-rays studies, ultrasounds, and MRI’s

Question 11

Surgery

Answer 11

Treatment by manual or operative methods

Question 12

Allergist

Answer 12

Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

Question 13

Cardiologist

Answer 13

Treatment of heart disease

Question 14

Cardiovascular Surgeon

Answer 14

Surgery on the heart or blood vessels

Question 15

Colorectal Surgeon

Answer 15

Surgery on the colon & rectum

Question 16

Emergency Practitioner

Answer 16

Immediate evaluation/treatment of acute injury/illness in a hospital setting

Question 17

Endocrinologist

Answer 17

Treatment of endocrine gland disorders

Question 18

Gastroenterologist

Answer 18

Treatment of stomach/intestinal disorders

Question 19

Geriatrician

Answer 19

Treatment of diseases in old age

Question 20

Gynecologist

Answer 20

Surgery/treatment for diseases of the female reproductive tract

Question 21

Hematologist

Answer 21

Treatment of blood disorders

Question 22

Hospitalist

Answer 22

General medical care of hospitalized patients

Question 23

Infectious Disease Specialist

Answer 23

Treatment of diseases caused by micro-organisms

Question 24

Internist

Answer 24

Adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting

Question 25

Nephrologist

Answer 25

Treatment of kidney diseases

Question 26

Neurologist

Answer 26

Treatment of nerve disorders

Question 27

Neurosurgeon

Answer 27

Surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Question 28

Obstetrician

Answer 28

Treatment of pregnant women

Question 29

Oncologist

Answer 29

Diagnosis/treatment of malignant/benign tumors

Question 30

Ophthalmologist

Answer 30

Surgical/medical treatment of eye disorders

Question 31

Orthopedist

Answer 31

Surgical treatment of bone, muscle, & joint conditions

Question 32

Otolaryngologist

Answer 32

Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

Question 33

Pathologist

Answer 33

Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

Question 34

Physiatrist

Answer 34

Treatment to restore function after injury/illness

Question 35

Psychiatrist

Answer 35

Treatment of mental disorders

Question 36

Pulmonologist

Answer 36

Treatment of lung diseases

Question 37

Radiation Oncologist

Answer 37

Treatment of disease with high-energy radiation

Question 38

Rheumatologist

Answer 38

Treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints/muscles

Question 39

Thoracic Surgeon

Answer 39

Surgery on chest organs

Question 40

Urologist

Answer 40

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

Question 41

Cardi/o

Answer 41

Heart

Question 42

Col/o

Answer 42

Colon

Question 43

Dermat/o

Answer 43

Skin

Question 44

Endocrin/o

Answer 44

Endocrine glands

Question 45

Enter/o

Answer 45

Intestines

Question 46

Esthesi/o

Answer 46

Sensation

Question 47

Gastr/o

Answer 47

Stomach

Question 48

Ger/o

Answer 48

Old age

Question 49

Gynec/o

Answer 49

Woman/female

Question 50

Hemat/o

Answer 50

Blood

Question 51

Iatr/o

Answer 51

Treatment

Question 52

Laryng/o

Answer 52

Voicebox

Question 53

Lymph/o

Answer 53

Lymph

Question 54

Nephr/o

Answer 54

Kidney

Question 55

Neur/o

Answer 55

Nerve

Question 56

Nos/o

Answer 56

Disease

Question 57

Obstetr/o

Answer 57

Midwife

Question 58

Odont/o

Answer 58

Tooth

Question 59

Onc/o

Answer 59

Tumor

Question 60

Ophthalm/o

Answer 60

Eye

Question 61

Opt/o, Optic/o

Answer 61

Eye

Question 62

Orth/o

Answer 62

Straight

Question 63

Ot/o

Answer 63

Ear

Question 64

Path/o

Answer 64

Disease

Question 65

Ped/o

Answer 65

Child

Question 66

Psych/o

Answer 66

Mind

Question 67

Pulmon/o

Answer 67

Lung

Question 68

Radi/o

Answer 68

X-rays

Question 69

Rect/o

Answer 69

Rectum

Question 70

Rheumat/o

Answer 70

Flow, fluid

Question 71

Rhin/o

Answer 71

Nose

Question 72

Thorac/o

Answer 72

Chest

Question 73

Ur/o

Answer 73

Urinary tract

Question 74

Vascul/o

Answer 74

Blood vessels

Question 75

Clinical

Answer 75

Pertaining to the bedside or clinic

Question 76

Colitits

Answer 76

Inflammation of the colon

Question 77

Enteritis

Answer 77

Inflammation of the intestines

Question 78

Gastroscopy

Answer 78

Process of visually examining the stomach

Question 79

Iatrogenic

Answer 79

Pertaining to an adverse condition that results from a medical/surgical treatment

Question 80

Lymphadenopathy

Answer 80

Disease of lymph nodes

Question 81

Nephrostomy

Answer 81

Opening of the kidney to the outside

Question 82

Nosocomial

Answer 82

Pertaining to or originating in a hospital

Question 83

Oncogenic

Answer 83

Pertaining to producing tumors

Question 84

Optician

Answer 84

Non-medical specialist trained to provide eyeglasses by filling prescriptions

Question 85

Optometrist

Answer 85

Non-medical specialist trained to examine/test eyes & prescribe corrective lenses

Question 86

Rectocele

Answer 86

Hernia of the rectum into the vagina