Medical Specialists And Case Reports: Chapter Five Flashcards
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation.
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Anesthesiology
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
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Dermatology
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action.
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Emergency medicine
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis
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Family practice
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, non surgical disorders in adults
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Internal medicine
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
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Ophthalmology
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease
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Pathology
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis and treatment of children’s disorders
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Pediatrics
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind
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Psychiatry
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: diagnosis using x-ray studies, including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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Radiology
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RESIDENCY PROGRAMS: treatment by manual or operative methods
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Surgery
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SURG- means
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Hand
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Fellowship training last ___ to ___ years.
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2 to 5
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
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Allergist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures
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Anesthesiologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of heart disease
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Cardiologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery on the heart and blood vessels
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Cardiovascular surgeon
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery on the colon and rectum
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Colorectal surgeon
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of skin disorders
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Dermatologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting
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Emergency practitioner
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of endocrine gland disorders
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Endocrinologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis
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Family practitioner
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders
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Gastroenterologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of diseases of old age
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Geriatrician
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery and treatment for disease of the female reproductive system
Gynecologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of blood disorders
Hematologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: general medical care of hospitalized patients
Hospitalist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of disease caused by micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.)
Infectious disease specialist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of kidney disease
Nephrologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting
Internist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of nerve disorders
Neurologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves
Neurosurgeon
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies
Obstetrician
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: Diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors
Oncologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders
Ophthalmologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions
Orthopedist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders
Otolaryngologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells
Pathologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of diseases of children
Pediatrician
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: Treatment to restore function after injury or illness; physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
Physiatrist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of mental disorders
Psychiatrist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of lung disorders
Pulmonologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: Examination of x-ray images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies
Radiologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of disease with high-energy radiation
Radiation oncologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles
Rheumatologist
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery on chest organs
Thoracic surgeon
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NAME THE MEDICAL SPECIALIST: surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders
Urologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: esophagoscopy and colonoscopy
Gastroenterologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: blood cell counts; bone marrow biopsy
Hematologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: ultrasound examination of the heart; angioplasty
Cardiologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: skin testing to determine sensitivity to antigens
Allergist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: serum (blood) level of hormones
Endocrinologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: vision tests; retinoscopy
Ophthalmologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Cardiovascular surgeon
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: catheter and IV line insertion for sedation during surgery
Anesthesiologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: Pap smear (microscopic examination of cells from the cervix and organs); hysterectomy
Gynecologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: nephrectomy; cystectomy; prostatectomy
Urologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: personality and mental function tests
Psychiatrist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: use of high-energy beams (photon and proton) to kill tumor cells
Radiation oncologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: fixation of bone fracture; arthroscopic surgery
Orthopedist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: breathing function (spirometry) tests
pulmonologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: microscopic examination of biopsy sample; autopsies
Pathologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: CT scan; MRI; ultrasound examination
Radiologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: kidney function tests; dialysis
Nephrologist
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PROCEDURE TO SPECIALIST: spinal and cranial nerve reflex tests
Neurologist
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Esthesi/o means
Sensation
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iatr/o means
Treatment
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This medical term means: pertaining to an adverse condition that results from a medical or surgical treatment
Iatrogenic
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-GENIC means
Adversely by treatment
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This medical term means: disease of lymph nodes (glands)
Lymphadenopathy
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COMI- means
Care
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Obstetr/o means
Midwife
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Odont/ means
Tooth
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Orth/ means
Straight
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DENTAL SPECIALIST: Gums
Peridontist
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DENTAL SPECIALIST: root canal therapy
Endodontist
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DENTAL SPECIALIST: children
Pedodontist
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DENTAL SPECIALIST: straightening
Orthodontist
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DENTAL SPECIALIST: replacement of missing teeth with artificial appliances
Prosthodondist
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-CELE means
Hernia/protrusion
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Definition of : Rectocele
Hernia of the rectum into the vagina
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: sudden decrease in the blood flow to the heart muscle
Acute myocardial ischemia
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: sharp pain in the chest resulting from a decrease in the blood supply to heart muscle
Angina
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: pertaining to a drug that works against or prevents abnormal heartbeats
Antiarrythmic
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: drug that prevents clotting
Anticoagulant
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: X-ray record of blood vessels surrounding the heart
Coronary angiogram
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: drug that causes kidneys to allow more fluid (as urine) to leave the body
Diuretic
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: death of tissue in the heart muscle;also known as a heart attack or an MI
Myocardial Infarction
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: drug that relaxes muscle and opens blood vessels
Nitroglycerin
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: involuntary , sudden muscle contraction
Spasm
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: tube inserted into an artery, blood vessel, or duct to keep it open
Stent
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CARDIOLOGY CASE 1: abnormal heart rhythm originating in the lower chambers of the heart
Ventricular arrhythmia
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GYNECOLOGY CASE 2 : painful menstrual flow
Dysmenorrhea
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GYNECOLOGY CASE 2 : benign growths of muscle tissue in the uterus
Fibroids
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GYNECOLOGY CASE 2 : excision of the uterus, either through the abdominal wall or the vagina
Hysterectomy
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GYNECOLOGY CASE 2 : benign tumor derived from smooth muscle, often of the uterus.
Leiomyomas
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ONCOLOGY CASE 3: malignant tumor of lymph nodes
Hodgkin lymphoma
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ONCOLOGY CASE 3: removal of living tissue for microscopic examination by inserting a hollow needle through the skin
Needle biopsy
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UROLOGY CASE 4: process of crushing a stone in the urinary tract using ultrasonic vibrations. Also called extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
Lithotripsy
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UROLOGY CASE 4: kidney stone
Renal calculus
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UROLOGY CASE 4: one of two tubes that lead from the kidney to the urinary tract
Ureter
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GASTROENTEROLOGY CASE 5: substance used as a radiopaque (X-rays can’t pass through it) contrast medium for X-ray examination of the digestive tract.
Barium
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GASTROENTEROLOGY CASE 5: painful digestion
Dyspepsia
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GASTROENTEROLOGY CASE 5: vomiting of blood
Hematemesis
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RADIOLOGY CASE 6: largest artery that leads from the lower left chamber of the heart to arteries all over the body
Aorta
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RADIOLOGY CASE 6: series of X-ray images showing organs in cross section (transverse view) also called CAT scan
CT scan
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RADIOLOGY CASE 6: pertaining to direction from back to front
Posterioroanterior
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RADIOLOGY CASE 6: artery carrying blood from right ventricle to the lungs
Pulmonary artery
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ENDOCRINOLOGY CASE 7: disorder marked by deficient insulin in the blood, which causes sugar to remain in the blood rather than entering cells.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
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ORTHOPEDICS CASE 8: bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of a fractured bone.
Callus
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NEPHROLOGY CASE 9: drug that reduces high blood pressure
Antihypertensive
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NEPHROLOGY CASE 9: an abnormal communication between an artery and a vein. It can also be created surgically to provide access for hemodialysis.
Arteriovenous fistula
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NEUROLOGY CASE 10: defect in the vision in a defined area (blind spot)
Scotoma
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NEUROLOGY CASE 10:pertaining to one side
Unilateral
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NEUROLOGY CASE 10: drug that narrows blood vessels, especially small arteries
Vasoconstrictor
