Doctor, Doctor Trivia Quiz

Answer: cardiologist

A heart murmur is an unusual sound which can be heard between heartbeats. The whooshing or swishing can be heard through a stethoscope. It can be an "innocent" murmur, i.e., one that is harmless or it may represent an abnormality like a defective valve. In either case, a visit to a cardiologist or heart specialist should be scheduled.

Answer: obstetrician

So, you're having a baby? An appointment with an obstetrician should be scheduled as soon as possible. This will ensure that the health of the embryo and the expectant mother is taken care of. This will include sonograms and discussions on proper nutrition, and you can find out the sex of the baby.

Answer: endocrinologist

Endocrinologists are specialists who deal with the biological functions of hormones and disorders related to glands. They can treat an imbalance in the pancreas' secretion of insulin and help regulate the body with proper nutrition and medicine.

Answer: urologist

A urologist deals with disorders of the urinary system, e.g., bladder, uretha, kidney and adrenal glands. Aside from the urinary tract, they also treat problems with the male reproductive system. They can help with anything from an enlarged prostate to a urinary tract infection.

Answer: pediatrician

Well, the time for the obstetrician is over since the baby is in the outside world now. It is time for the pediatrician, the kindly doctor who deals with children and their maladies. Did you know that, as medical specialties go, pediatrics is relatively new? Before 1900, children were treated like small adults. They were prescribed the same medicine, only in smaller doses.

Answer: gynecologist

Women may not always get equal pay, but at least they have their own specialist!

From the Greek "gynaiko" meaning woman or female, a gynecologist deals with women's health issues, especially those related to the reproductive organs. They are involved in women's health maintenance and treatment of issues like uterine fibroid tumors and ovarian cancer. They also perform diagnostic tests like pap smears and mammograms.

Answer: orthopedist

Uh oh! Little Johnny fell off his bike and fractured his wrist. Where should mommy or daddy take him? The answer is the orthopedist. An orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon treats injuries to bones or bone anomalies, or deals with disorders of the skeletal system, muscles, joints and ligaments.

Answer: dermatologist

"Derma" is from the Greek for skin. That means if you are a teenager with a 'zit' problem, a dermatologist is the specialist for you. They can diagnose skin, nail and hair problems and prescribe the proper treatments. Among the disorders they treat are eczema, diaper rash, chickenpox, measles and warts. Dermatologists can also treat skin cancer, e.g., melanomas - the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Answer: neurologist

A neurologist treats disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, i.e., diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. Under their purview would be epilepsy, strokes, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease and brain tumors.

Answer: otolaryngologist

Otolaryngologist is a long word for an ear, nose and throat doctor (ENT). They deal with medical and surgical treatment involving the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. If your child had a chronic ear infection, you might want to see an otolaryngologist. They are the specialists who treat adenoiditis, airway stenosis, chronic tonsillitis and cleft palate.