Med 160 Chapter 2
A physician who treats reactions to substances such as dust, fur, or pollen is a(n) ______.
allergist
A working knowledge of the different specialties in healthcare demonstrates:
competence professionalism
A medical assistant working with a nephrologist may assist with the operation of a ___________ unit for treatment of patients with ESRD.
dialysis
Which of the following is a hospital department specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of unexpected medical crises and accidents?
emergency medicine
which of the following medical specialists would you most likely have manage your aging grandmother's overall healthcare?
gerontologist
Common emergencies include:
gunshot wounds, strokes, severe cuts, sudden illness
Healthcare that is provided to patients who have less than 6 months to live is known as
hospice care
Which of the following disorders would most likely be treated by an endocrinologist?
hypothyroidism
A patient care center that provides nursing services on a regular basis or allows for a patient to be assisted as needed for 24 hours a day is called a ______.
long-term care center
Sexually transmitted infections Menstrual irregularities
nuclear medicine
The idea of ____________ includes fitness.
wellness
What is food called when little or no processing is involved before they are consumed?
whole foods
Doctors of osteopathy treat the patient as a ________ __________ instead of concentrating on specific symptoms.
whole person
Which of the following is a physician who administers anesthetics before and during surgery?
Anesthesiologist
A gastroenterologist would treat the following disorders or diseases:
GERD, IBS, Ulcers
Which of the following specialists would most likely treat diseases of the female genital tract?
Gynecologist
Which of the following are subspecialties of internal medicine?
Infectious disease Rheumatology Hematology
A gynecologist would treat which of the following diseases or conditions?
Sexually transmitted infections, Menstrual irregularities
Which legislation created patient-centered medical homes?
The Affordable Care Act
After WWII, the US economy ballooned causing people to have plenty of jobs and large families. What is this phenomenon known as?
baby boom
A gerontologist studies:
the aging process
A neurologist diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of:
the nerves, the spinal cord, the brain
What year did the first baby boomer start to receive Medicare?
2011
In what year did all healthcare facilities have to use electronic health records?
2014
How many specialties and sub specialties does the American Board of Medical Specialties recognize?
24
You would see an allergists if you had physical reactions to:
Dust, Food, Fur
What type of services do anesthesiologist provide?
Educate patients about anesthetics, Administer anesthetics
PCMH are meant to transform how primary care is organized and delivered. Which of the following are functions of PCMH?
Comprehensive care Patient-centered care Accessible services
Besides certifying physicians, what else does the AMA/CME do for physicians? Select all that apply.
Develop educational standards Develop professional standards
Besides certifying physicians, what else does the AMA/CME do for physicians? Select all that apply.
Develop professional standards, Develop educational standards
What specialist diagnoses and treats disorders of the endocrine system?
Endocrinologist
What is one advantage of using the EHR in the medical office?
Helps prevent mistakes with medications.
Medical assistants work in various roles of the medical office which is NOT a role they would do in the medical office?
Prescribe medicine.
Which of the following doctors manages a patient's overall long-term healthcare?
Primary care physician
Which of the following physicians is most likely to refer a patient with a lump in her breast to an oncologist for further evaluation?
Primary care physician
Which of the following are duties performed by a cardiologist?
Read ECGs, Diagnose cardiovascular disease
Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are treated by which of the following specialists?
Cardiologist
Which of the following conditions could be treated by a dermatologist?
Cysts, Acne, Skin infections, Birthmarks
What title does a doctor of osteopathy hold?
DO
