Chapter 5 - Medical Specialists and Specialties

Question 1

Anesthesiology

Answer 1

Administration of agents capable of bring about a loss of sensation

Question 2

Dermatology

Answer 2

Diagnosis and treatment of skin orders

Question 3

Emergency medicine

Answer 3

Care of patients requires 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 treatment of disorders of the mind

Question 10

Radiology

Answer 10

Diagnosis using x-ray studies

Question 11

Surgery

Answer 11

Treatment by manual (SURG) means hand or operative methods

Question 12

Allergist

Answer 12

Treats 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

Treats 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

endocrinologist

Answer 17

Treatment of endocrine gland disorders

Question 18

Gastroenterologist

Answer 18

Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

Question 19

Geriatrician

Answer 19

Treatment of diseases of old age

Question 20

Gynecologist

Answer 20

Surgery and treatment for diseases for the female reproductive system

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 (bacteria, viruses, fungi, others)

Question 24

Internist

Answer 24

Treatment if kidney diseases

Question 25

Neurologist

Answer 25

Treatment of nerve disorders

Question 26

Neurosurgeon

Answer 26

Surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Question 27

Obstetrician

Answer 27

Treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies

Question 28

Oncologist

Answer 28

Diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign brain tumors

Question 29

Ophthalmologist

Answer 29

Surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

Question 30

Orthopedist

Answer 30

Surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions

Question 31

Otolaryngologist

Answer 31

Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

Question 32

Pathologist

Answer 32

Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

Question 33

Pediatrician

Answer 33

Treatment of diseases of children

Question 34

Physiatrist

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Psychiatrist

Answer 35

Treatment of mental disorders

Question 36

Pulmonologist

Answer 36

Treatment of lung diseases

Question 37

Radiologist

Answer 37

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

Question 38

Radiation Oncologist

Answer 38

Treatment disease with high-energy radiation

Question 39

Rheumatologist

Answer 39

Treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles

Question 40

Thoracic Surgeon

Answer 40

Surgery on chest organs

Question 41

Urologist

Answer 41

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