PRACTICE TEST 1-200 CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT NATIONAL CREDENTIAL REVIEW

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PRACTICE TEST 1-200 CERTIFIED MEDICAL
ASSISTANT NATIONAL CREDENTIAL REVIEW




Most fungi do not cause disease in humans. - correct-answer - True




Encephal means neck. (MEANS THE BRAIN) - correct-answer - False




Cyst means bladder. - correct-answer - True




CEPHALAGIA - correct-answer - The medical term for HEADACHE.




PYREXIA - correct-answer - FEVER

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HYPERPLASIA - correct-answer - Excessive tissue




HYPOGLYCEMIA - correct-answer - Low blood sugar




VARIOLA - correct-answer - Smallpox




ARTHRO - correct-answer - Joints




CYTOLOGIST - correct-answer - One who studies cells




THORACOTOMY - correct-answer - Incision into the chest

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HYPODERMIC - correct-answer - Underneath skin




ATRIOMEGALY - correct-answer - Enlargement of the atrium of the hearts.




CARDIAC CYCLE - correct-answer - One complete heartbeat, combining the

contraction and relaxation phases.




RESECTION - correct-answer - Cutting or removal of a portion of.




HYPODERMIC - correct-answer - Another term for subcutaneous injection.




ASSAULT & BATTERY - correct-answer - In performing a treatment without the

patients informed consent, the physician runs the risk of a suit for.

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STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR MALPRACTICE SUITS VARIES - correct-answer -

ONE YEAR




SUBPOENA - correct-answer - A court order for a physician to appear and testify.




Criminal Offense - correct-answer - For anyone to practice medicine with a

license.




MALPRACTICE - correct-answer - Negligence in medical profession.




RESPONDENT SUPERIOR - correct-answer - An employee who is considered to be

acting on the doctors behalf while performing professional tasks.