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MedTerm CH3 - Fields of Medical Practice

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following term components refers specifically to the small intestine?

a)

crin/o

b)

gastr/o

c)

vascul/o

d)

enter/o

2.

A radiologist is a physician with advanced training.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

A _____ physician treats the acutely ill or injured.

a)

Radiologist

b)

ER or Emergency Room

c)

Oncologist

d)

Podiatrist

4.

The acronym commonly used to refer to a doctor of otolaryngology is _____.

a)

ENT

b)

ER

c)

PhD

d)

EMT

5.

Which of the following physicians is a surgeon?

a)

neurologist

b)

endocrinologist

c)

otolaryngologist

d)

hematologist

6.

The combining form meaning woman is _____.

a)

ger/o

b)

aden/o

c)

obstetr/o

d)

gynec/o

7.

A/an _____ is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

a)

physiatrist

b)

podiatrist

c)

gynecologist

d)

orthopedist

8.

The specialty field for medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the female reproductive and urinary systems is _____.

a)

urology

b)

gynecology

c)

oncology

d)

pediatrics

9.

The combining form in anesthesiology means _____.

a)

without or not

b)

sensation or feeling

c)

one who specializes in the the study or treatment of

d)

sleep

10.

Which physician specializes in treating blood disorders?

a)

pathologist

b)

cardiologist

c)

hematologist

d)

pediatrician

11.

Who performs surgical treatment for disorders of the nervous system?

a)

neurologist

b)

physiatrist

c)

orthopedic surgeon

d)

neurosurgeon

12.

A/an _____ diagnoses and treats diseases of internal organs in adults.

a)

internist

b)

internal medicine specialist

c)

internal medicine physician

d)

all the above

13.

A board certified physician is a ______.

a)

diplomate

b)

intern

c)

specialist

d)

surgeon

14.

Which physician performs surgery on the heart and lungs?

a)

thoracic surgeon

b)

internist

c)

cardiologist

d)

orthopedic surgeon

15.

The medical specialty centered on manipulation fo the spine is called _____.

a)

osteopathy

b)

orthopedics

c)

podiatry

d)

chiropractic medicine

16.

The initials of a doctor of dental surgery are _____.

a)

DVM

b)

DC

c)

OD

d)

DDS

17.

Which specialty field is dedicated to the treatment of arthritis and related disorders?

a)

rheumatologist

b)

radiologist

c)

oncologist

d)

pathologist

18.

Biopsy is removal of tissue for diagnostic examination. Once a specimen is obtained, which specialist examines it?

a)

urologist

b)

radiologist

c)

pathologist

d)

oncologist

19.

The initials representing a doctor of optometry are _____.

a)

OD

b)

DO

c)

DDS

d)

DC

20.

A psychiatrist is concerned with the prevention of behavioral disorders?

a)

true

b)

false

21.

Which term component means straight?

a)

ophthalm/o

b)

onc/o

c)

ot/o

d)

orth/o

22.

A/an _____ specializes in the care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy and the immediate postpartum period.

a)

urologist

b)

gynecologist

c)

pediatrician

d)

obstetrician

23.

Which physician specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of inherited disorders?

a)

oncologist

b)

gynecologist

c)

geneticist

d)

rheumatologist

24.

A PhD is a doctor who is likely from which profession?

a)

philosophy

b)

psychiatry

c)

podiatry

d)

pathology

25.

Which specialist delivers babies?

a)

pediatrician

b)

gynecologist

c)

obstetrician

d)

neonatologist

26.

A doctor specializing in the use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease is known as a/an _____.

a)

oncologist

b)

internist

c)

physiatrist

d)

nuclear medicine physician

27.

An allergist/ _____ specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergic and immunologic diseases.

a)

immunologist

b)

pulmonologist

c)

radiologist

d)

internist

28.

Nephr/o is a combining form meaning ______.

a)

liver

b)

kidney

c)

stomach

d)

intestine

29.

Which physician performs autopsies?

a)

physiatrist

b)

radiologist

c)

pathologist

d)

oncologist

30.

Skin grafting is performed in which specialty?

a)

physical medicine

b)

neurology

c)

radiology

d)

plastic surgeon

31.

The degree required to diagnose and treat disorders of the foot including surgery is _____.

a)

DVM

b)

DPM

c)

OD

d)

DC

32.

Which specialist would you see if you had a disease of the skin?

a)

allergist

b)

dermatologist

c)

plastic surgeon

d)

oncologist

33.

A physician who specializes in nonsurgical treatment of the heart and blood vessels is a/an ______.

a)

cardiovascular surgeon

b)

cardiologist

c)

anesthesiologist

d)

emergency physician

34.

A urologist specializes in only the male urinary and reproductive systems.

a)

true

b)

false

35.

Occupational medicine is a subspecialty of ______.

a)

family practice

b)

public health

c)

preventive medicine

d)

physical medicine

36.

A neurologist specializes in surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system.

a)

true

b)

false

37.

Which of the following is the combining form meaning voice box?

a)

laryng/o

b)

or/o

c)

opt/o

d)

vascul/o

38.

The medical field that studies and treats diabetes, obesity, and thyroid dysfunction is _____.

a)

dermatology

b)

endocrinology

c)

gastroenterology

d)

nephrology

39.

Hippocrates, known as the father of medicine, was the first to separate medicine from myth and wrote the earliest rational documentation of disease.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

_____ is a specialty field that deals with the treatment of tumors and cancers.

a)

oncology

b)

toxicology

c)

pathology

d)

internal medicine

41.

Which doctor treats and performs surgery on the eye?

a)

optometrist

b)

plastic surgeon

c)

ophthalmologist

d)

podiatrist

42.

The combining form meaning tooth is _____.

a)

oste/o

b)

orth/o

c)

or/o

d)

dent/i

43.

A doctor of osteopathic medicine is a medical practitioner with a traditional emphasis on _____.

a)

the eye

b)

the nervous system

c)

the musculoskeletal system

d)

the vascular system

44.

Dentist do not have a license to practice.

a)

true

b)

false

45.

A _____ specializes in the administration and management of anesthesia during surgery.

a)

family practice

b)

anesthesiologist

c)

oncologist

d)

rheumatologist

46.

A physician that is no longer an intern is a/an ______.

a)

resident

b)

diplomate

c)

MD

d)

PhD

47.

The rheumatologist specializes in the treatment of ______.

a)

arthritis

b)

diabetes

c)

digestive disorders

d)

kidney disease

48.

The combining form neur/o means ______.

a)

vessel

b)

joint

c)

nerve

d)

mind

49.

Which field of medicine is concerned with the treatment of ear, nose, and throats?

a)

otorhinolaryngology

b)

ophthalmology

c)

orthopedic surgery

d)

pathology

50.

Which physician specializes in the use of x-rays to diagnose and treat disease?

a)

radiologist

b)

podiatrist

c)

nuclear medicine physician

d)

oncologist

51.

A/an _____ performs surgical treatment for diseases of the nervous system.

a)

neurologist

b)

cardiologist

c)

cardiovascular surgeon

d)

neurosurgeon

52.

DC is the acronym for a doctor of ______.

a)

dentistry

b)

chiropractic medicine

c)

cardiovascular medicine

d)

cancer medicine

53.

Which of the following term components means to secrete?

a)

dermat/o

b)

aden/o

c)

crin/o

d)

end/o

54.

Immun/o is a combining form meaning _____.

a)

safe

b)

disease

c)

contagious

d)

allergy

55.

The combining form in plastic means _____?

a)

vessel

b)

digestion

c)

nutrition

d)

formation

56.

What does the combining form in oncology mean?

a)

poison

b)

safe

c)

tumor

d)

skin

57.

A/an _____ specializes in the treatment of kidney disorders.

a)

Nephrologist

b)

Cardiologist

c)

Rheumatologist

d)

Gastroenterologist

58.

A specialist who treats arthritis and related disorders is a/an _____.

a)

Radiologist

b)

Allergist

c)

Neurologist

d)

Rheumatologist

59.

After a stroke or spinal cord injury which specialist would the patient see?

a)

Physiatrist

b)

Plastic surgeon

c)

Oncologist

d)

Podiatrist

60.

The specialist who councils patients with mental health and emotional disorders but is not authorized to prescribe drugs is a _____.

a)

Pharmacist

b)

Psychiatrist

c)

Psychologist

d)

Podiatrist

61.

_____ describes the specialty field concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the elderly.

a)

Neurology

b)

Geriatric medicine

c)

Nephrology

d)

Psychology

62.

Which is not a specialty of preventative medicine?

a)

Aerospace medicine

b)

Occupational Medicine

c)

Immunology

d)

Public Health

63.

A pediatrician deals only with the treatment of sick children.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Which specialty deals with diabetes, obesity, and thyroid dysfunctions?

a)

Endocrinology

b)

Dermatology

c)

Gastroenterology

d)

Nephrology

65.

A _____ treats blood disorders.

a)

Oncologist

b)

Hematologist

c)

Cardiologist

d)

Thoracic surgeon

66.

Which medical practitioner has a degree similar to an MD's?

a)

DO

b)

OD

c)

DPM

d)

DC

67.

The combining form enter/o means what?

a)

To secrete

b)

Old age

c)

Small intestine

d)

Origin or production

68.

The combining form in dermatologist means what?

a)

Skin

b)

Eye

c)

Hand

d)

Appendage

69.

The combining form in chiropractor means what?

a)

Spine

b)

Appendage

c)

Joint

d)

Hand

70.

The combining form in ophthalmologist means what?

a)

Eye

b)

Nose

c)

Old age

d)

Sensation

71.

The combining form in gynecologist means what?

a)

Midwife

b)

Old age

c)

Woman

d)

Sensation

72.

The combining form and dysplastic nevus means what?

a)

To secrete

b)

Voice box

c)

Formation

d)

Sensation

73.

The second combining form in endocrinologist means what?

a)

Outside

b)

Old age

c)

X-ray

d)

To secrete

74.

The combining form in anesthesia means what?

a)

Small intestine

b)

Sensation

c)

Midwife

d)

Formation

75.

The combining form in geriatric counseling means what?

a)

Old age

b)

Woman

c)

Midwife

d)

Straight, normal, or correct

76.

The combining form In Obstetrics means what?

a)

Midwife

b)

Birth

c)

Woman

d)

Old age

77.

The combining form in Immunology means what?

a)

Safe

b)

Vaccine

c)

Kidney

d)

Origin or production

78.

The combining form in Radiology means what?

a)

Formation

b)

Safe

c)

X-ray

d)

Old age

79.

The second combining form in angiogenesis means what?

a)

To secrete

b)

Origin or production

c)

Straight, normal, or correct

d)

Kidney

80.

The combining form in laryngitis means what?

a)

Hand

b)

Voice box

c)

Origin or production

d)

Old age

81.

The combining form in Nephrology means what?

a)

Small intestine

b)

Kidney

c)

Large intestine

d)

Liver

82.

The combining form in orthotic means what?

a)

To secrete

b)

Formation

c)

Origin or production

d)

Straight, normal, or correct

83.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition ear, voice box, study of?

a)

Otolaryngology

b)

Otorhinolaryngology

c)

Otolaryngologist

d)

Otorhinolaryngologist

84.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition without, sensation, study of?

a)

Esthiology

b)

Anesthesiologist

c)

Anesthesiology

d)

Esthesiologist

85.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition Midwife, pertaining to?

a)

Obstetric

b)

Obstetrician

c)

Obstetrician-gynecologist

d)

Gynecologist

86.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition stomach, small intestine, study of?

a)

Gastroenterologist

b)

Gastrologist

c)

Gastroenterology

d)

Gastrology

87.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition blood, one who specializes in the study or treatment of?

a)

Hematology

b)

Hematologist

c)

Cardiology

d)

Cardiologist

88.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition eye, one who specializes in the study or treatment of and can do surgery on the eye?

a)

Optometrist

b)

Optometry

c)

Ophthalmology

d)

Ophthalmologist

89.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition of bone, disease, condition or process of?

a)

Osteopathy

b)

Osteopathic

c)

Osteology

d)

Osteologist

90.

Which of the following is the correct word for the definition within, to secrete, one who specializes in the study or treatment of?

a)

Internist

b)

Endocrinologist

c)

Endocrinology

d)

Internal Medicine

91.

Which of the following is the correct word for the definition child, pertaining to treatment?

a)

Pediatrician

b)

Obstetrician

c)

Obstetrics

d)

Pediatric

92.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition straight, normal, or correct, foot, pertaining to?

a)

Orthogenesis

b)

Orthotic

c)

Orthopedist

d)

Orthopedic

93.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the meaning woman, one who specializes in the study or treatment of?

a)

Gynecology

b)

Gynecologist

c)

Obstetrics

d)

Obstetrician-gynecologist

94.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition safe, one who specializes in the study or treatment of?

a)

Immunology

b)

Immunosuppressant

c)

Immunologist

d)

Immunosuppressive

95.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition without, sensation, study of?

a)

Anesthesiology

b)

Anesthesiologist

c)

Ornithology

d)

Ornithologist

96.

Which of the following is the correct word for the definition kidney, one who specializes in the study or treatment of?

a)

Hematologist

b)

Hematology

c)

Nephrology

d)

Nephrologist

97.

Which of the following words is the correct word for the definition mind, one who specializes in the study or treatment of and can not prescribe drugs?

a)

Psychiatrist

b)

Psychologist

c)

Psychology

d)

Psychiatry

98.

Which of the following definitions goes with Emergency Physician?

a)

Provides emotional counseling

b)

Uses radioactive isotopes

c)

Cares for the acutely ill

d)

Doctor for adults

99.

Which of the following definitions goes with chiropractor?

a)

Treats arthritis

b)

Manipulates the spine

c)

Interprets x-rays

d)

General practice

100.

Which of the following definitions goes with neurosurgeon?

a)

Rehabilitation specialist

b)

Treatment of the elderly

c)

Treats diseases of the Mind

d)

Performs brain surgery

101.

Which of the following definitions goes with physiatrist?

a)

Rehabilitation specialist

b)

Treatment of the elderly

c)

Reconstructive surgical repairs

d)

Treats disorders of the foot

102.

Which of the following definitions goes with radiologist?

a)

Performs dental surgery

b)

Interprets x-rays

c)

Non-surgical care of the brain and spinal cord

d)

Performs brain surgery

103.

Which of the following definitions goes with plastic surgeon?

a)

Non-surgical care of the brain and spinal cord

b)

Reconstructive surgical repairs

c)

Provides emotional counseling

d)

Doctor for adults

104.

Which of the following definitions goes with rheumatologist?

a)

Treats disorders of the foot

b)

Treatment of the elderly

c)

Rehabilitation specialist

d)

Treats arthritis

105.

Which of the following definitions goes with thoracic surgeon?

a)

Manipulates the spine

b)

Uses radioactive isotopes

c)

Operates on the heart and lungs

d)

Cares for the acutely ill

106.

Which of the following definitions goes with podiatrist?

a)

Treats disorders of the foot

b)

Treats children

c)

General practice

d)

Treatment of the elderly

107.

Which of the following definitions goes with oral surgeon?

a)

Cures for the acutely ill

b)

Cleans your teeth and makes braces

c)

General practice

d)

Performs dental surgery

108.

Which of the following definitions goes with nuclear medicine?

a)

Interprets x-rays

b)

Treatment of the elderly

c)

Uses radioactive isotopes in treatment

d)

Cares for the acutely ill

109.

Which of the following definitions goes with internist?

a)

General practice

b)

Doctor for adults

c)

Treatment of the elderly

d)

Provides emotional counsel

110.

Which of the following definitions goes with family practice?

a)

Interprets x-rays

b)

Cares for the acutely ill

c)

General practice

d)

Treats arthritis

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