Chapter 5 - Medical Specialists and Case Reports

Question 1

allergist

Answer 1

treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

Question 2

anesthesiologist

Answer 2

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

Question 3

cardiologist

Answer 3

treatment of heart disease

Question 4

cardiovascular surgeon

Answer 4

surgery on the heart and blood vessels

Question 5

colorectal surgeon

Answer 5

surgery on the colon and rectum

Question 6

dermatologist

Answer 6

treatment of skin disorders

Question 7

emergency practitioner

Answer 7

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

Question 8

endocrinologist

Answer 8

treatment of endocrine gland disorders

Question 9

family practitioner

Answer 9

primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis

Question 10

gastroenterologist

Answer 10

treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

Question 11

geriatrician

Answer 11

treatment of disease of old age

Question 12

gynecologist

Answer 12

surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system

Question 13

hematologist

Answer 13

treatment of blood disorders

Question 14

hospitalist

Answer 14

general medical care of hospitalized patients

Question 15

infectious disease specialist

Answer 15

treatment of disease caused by microorganisms

Question 16

internist

Answer 16

adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting

Question 17

nephrologist

Answer 17

treatment of kidney diseases

Question 18

neurologist

Answer 18

treatment of nerve disorders

Question 19

neurosurgeon

Answer 19

surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Question 20

obstetrician

Answer 20

treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies

Question 21

oncologist

Answer 21

diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors

Question 22

ophthalmologist

Answer 22

surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

Question 23

orthopedist

Answer 23

surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions

Question 24

otolaryngologist

Answer 24

surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

Question 25

pathologist

Answer 25

diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

Question 26

pediatrician

Answer 26

treatment of disease of children

Question 27

physiatrist

Answer 27

treatment to restore function after injury or illness; physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist

Question 28

psychiatrist

Answer 28

treatment of mental disorders

Question 29

pulmonologist

Answer 29

treatment of lung diseases

Question 30

radiologist

Answer 30

examination of xray images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies

Question 31

radiation oncologist

Answer 31

treatment of disease with high-energy radiation

Question 32

rheumatologist

Answer 32

treatment of systemic disease affecting joints and muscles

Question 33

thoracic surgeon

Answer 33

surgery on chest organs

Question 34

urologist

Answer 34

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