MedCA Medical Assistant Ch 1 exam questions and answers

1. Vital signs Routine tasks for the medical assistant. 2. Physician medical doctor. may decide on the amount of appropriate aid needed from the medical assistant 3. Back and Joints Caring for a bed-ridden patient in a clinical setting may include providing support of these areas to prevent strain. 4. Prescriptions In order for patients to obtain certain medications, these are written by physicians. 5. Abused because they are considered to be controlled substances .The distribution of and access to certain medications is restricted by state and federal laws and can lead to them being.... 6. Enteral adminis- tration Orally 7. Topical means onto the skin (epicutaneous) 8. Analgesics medications used to alleviate pain 9. Antianxiety drugs 10. Parentenal ad- ministration medications to suppress anxiety and relax muscles means that a medication is given into the veins 11. Diuretics medications administered to increase urine secretion in order to rid the body of excess water and salt 12. laxatives medications or foods given to stimulate bowel movements 13. Subcutaneous administration administration of a drug into the layer of connective tissue beneath the skin 14. HMO A group plan offering prepaid medical care to its members 15.