Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Nursing Arts
Nursing Arts Classification of Physicians & Specialties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Treatment of disease & injury with active interventions. Graduates hold a degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Allopathic Physician |
| A therapeutic approach to the practice of medicine but places greater emphasis on relations between organs & the musculo-skeletal. Grads hold degree(DO). | Osteopathic Physician |
| Study of the anyibody antigen reaction that produces pathological symptoms when exposed to otherwise harmless substances. | Allergist |
| Study of the pharmacology, use, effects & functions of drugs which cause absence of sensation & care of pt under anesthesia. | Anesthesiologist |
| Study of the heart & its' function. | Cardiologist |
| Branch of medicine which deals with diseases of the skin. | Dermatologist |
| Study of glands & their internal secretions and their internal secretions & their phyiologic & pathologic relations. | Endocrinologist |
| Study of the diseases of the alimentary track from mouth to anus & whats in between. | Gastroenterologist |
| Branch of medcine dealing with female diseases. | Gynecologist |
| Doctor hat studies the diseases of the internal organs. | Internist |
| Specialist in the study of the eye and its' diseases. | Ophthalmologist |
| Specialist in the science of prevention, diagnosis, & treatment of diseaes of the musculo-skeletal system. | Orthopedist |
| Specialist in the branch of medicine which deals with diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. | Otorhinolaryngologist |
| Specialist in the scientific study of the alterations in blood & diseases they produce. | Pathologist |
| Specialist in the study of medicine dealing with problems & diseases of young children. | Pediatrician |
| Specialist in the branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor & birth of babies. | Obstetrician |
| Specialist in the study of the nervous system. | Neurologist |
| Specialist of medicine that studies emotional illness & mental disorders. Can give meds. | Psychiatrist |
| Specialist in the study of mental processes & behavior; often includes psychologic testing. | Psychologist |
| Specialist in the study of the uses of radiant energy (x-ray) in the diagnosis & treatment of disease | Radiologist |
| Specialist in the branch of medicine which treats disease by operative methods. | Surgeon |
| Specialist in medicine dealing with the urinary systems of the female & genito-urinary tract of the male. | Urologist |
| Specialist in the branch of medicine dealing with the general overall health of patients of all ages. Practitioner does not specialize. | Family Practice |
| The field of medicine that focuses on the treatment & control of obesity & associated diseases. | Bariatrics |
| Specialist in the study of malignancy & cancerous growths. | Oncologist |
| Specialist that treats disease by manipulation of the vertebral column. | Chiropractor |
| Study which qualifies the person to examine the eyes, prescribe conventional glasses, contact lenses microscopic devices. | Optometrist |
| Specialist in the study and care of the feet. | Podiatrists |
| Person skilled in grinding lenses, making eye glasses, and fitting them according to a prescription from an Ophthalmologist. | Optician |
| The study of the problems and processes of aging. | Gerontologist |
Created by:
spawmary
Popular Medical sets