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Types of Physicians
#1 These professionals distribute prescription drugs to individuals. They also advise their patients, physicians, and other health practitioners on the selection and side effects of medications. Who are Pharmacists?
#2 This physician is a specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women and has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system. Who are Obstetrician/Gynecologists?
#3 This type of health care professional is licensed to provide primary eye care services. Who are Optometrists?
#4 Professionals that diagnose and treat disorders, diseases, and injuries of the foot and lower leg. Who are Podiatrists?
#5 These physicians treat and diagnose diseases of the nervous system Who are Neurologists?
Allied Health Careers
#1 These people take blood intravaenously. Who are Phlebotomists?
#2 A person trained in the performance of the procedures required in emergency medical care. Usually works with an emergency response team.A person trained in the performance of the procedures required in emergency medical care. Usually works with an emergency response team. Who are Emergency Medical Technicians?
#3 provides support services for RNs and LPNs. Also known as an orderly Who are Certified Nurse Assistants?
#4 These people help licensed pharmacists prepare prescription medications, provide customer service, and perform administrative duties within a pharmacy setting. Who are Pharmacy Technicians?
#5 A health care profession that provides treatment to individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and function throughout life Who are Physical Therapists?
Diseases
#1 disorder of carbohydrate metabolism characterized by impaired ability of the body to produce or respond to insulin and thereby maintain proper levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. What is Diabetes?
#2 acute viral infection of the upper or lower respiratory tract that is marked by fever, chills, and a generalized feeling of weakness and pain in the muscles, together with varying degrees of soreness in the head and abdomen. What is Influenza?
#3 chronic disorder of the lungs in which inflamed airways are prone to constrict, causing episodes of breathlessness, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness that range in severity from mild to life-threatening What is Asthma?
#4 a group of more than 100 distinct diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. What is Cancer?
#5 A.K.A Cerebrovascular Accident. It iss the rapidly developing loss of brain function(s) due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain, caused by a blocked or burst blood vessel. What is a Stroke?
Departments of a Hospital
#1 Provides medical care to patients who have problems with their heart/circulation. What is Cardiology?
#2 Provides antenatal care, delivery of babies and care during childbirth. What is the Maternity/Labor and Delivery/OB-GYN unit?
#3 Deals with the study and application of imaging technology like x-ray and radiation to diagnosing and treating disease. What is Radiology?
#4 A branch of medicine that deals with cancer and tumors. What is Oncology?
#5 Investigates areas linked to kidney and bladder conditions. What is Urology?
Medical Abbreviations
#1 M.D. What is Medical Doctor?
#2 CPR What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
#3 BM What is bowel movement?
#4 K What is Potassium?
#5 q2h What is Every 2 hours?
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