AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? A. Lyme disease B. Rabies C. Ringworm D. Malaria CORRECT ANSWER 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: A. Analgesics and antipyretics B. Antitussives and decongestants C. Antihistamines and antiemetic’s D. Antidotes and antibiotics CORRECT ANSWER 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? A. Single B. PRN C. Stat D. Routine CORRECT ANSWER 4) This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, identify this department. A. Rheumatology B. Obstetrics C. Ophthalmology D. Oncology CORRECT ANSWER 5) MSDS information includes: A. Table of chemical elements B. Product manufacturing conditions C. General and emergency information D. Information on competitor products CORRECT ANSWER 6) The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to: A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek B. Chew the medication and swallow it C. Place the medication under the tongue D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it CORRECT ANSWER