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Medical Terminology & Documentation Flashcards

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  1. A practitioner's application lists board certification in 'nephrology.' Which organ system does this specialty primarily address?

    Answer: Kidneys

    The root 'nephr/o' means kidney, so nephrology is the study and treatment of kidney disease.

  2. Which abbreviation on a delineation of privileges form refers to a physician who holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree?

    Answer: DO

    DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, a fully licensed physician degree in the US.

  3. A surgeon requests privileges for 'cholecystectomy.' What procedure is this?

    Answer: Removal of the gallbladder

    'Chole' (bile) + 'cyst' (sac/bladder) + '-ectomy' (excision) means removal of the gallbladder.

  4. The suffix '-otomy' in a privilege request indicates which type of action?

    Answer: Cutting into or incision

    '-otomy' means incision or cutting into, unlike '-ectomy' (removal) or '-ostomy' (opening).

  5. An applicant's CV lists a fellowship in 'otorhinolaryngology.' Which specialty is this commonly called?

    Answer: ENT (ear, nose, and throat)

    'Ot/o' (ear), 'rhin/o' (nose), and 'laryng/o' (larynx) combine to describe ENT.

  6. In credentialing documentation, what does 'CV' most commonly stand for?

    Answer: Curriculum vitae

    A curriculum vitae is the detailed record of a practitioner's education, training, and work history.

  7. A gap in work history on an application should be documented how?

    Answer: Written explanation from the applicant covering the gap period

    Gaps exceeding the organization's threshold (often 6 months or more) require a written explanation from the applicant.

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