AMCA Clinical Medical Assisting Test 140 Questions with
Verified Answers
Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? - CORRECT ANSWER
Malaria
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER Analgesics and
Antipyretics
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of
medication order? - CORRECT ANSWER PRN
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. - CORRECT ANSWER Rheumatologist
MSDS information includes: - CORRECT ANSWER is a document that contains
information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental)
and how to work safely with the chemical product.
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should
instruct the patient to: - CORRECT ANSWER Between Lower teeth & Cheek
Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood?
- CORRECT ANSWER CBC
All pathogens are: - CORRECT ANSWER Disease causing microorganisms
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature
and a ____________ numbers? - CORRECT ANSWER DEA
when using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - CORRECT
ANSWER
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - CORRECT ANSWER
, Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - CORRECT ANSWER Percent of charge
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: - CORRECT ANSWER
Flexion
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: -
CORRECT ANSWER
Cellular respiration is a function of the: - CORRECT ANSWER
Somatic tremor is the result of: - CORRECT ANSWER
The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the: - CORRECT ANSWER
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath.
Which position is best to help him breathe better? - CORRECT ANSWER
The primary function of the nervous system is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well
as in the hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the
following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from? - CORRECT ANSWER acromegaly
The functional unit of the kidney is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Nephron
Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they
show no signs of deterioration after use? - CORRECT ANSWER Sterile
After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to -
CORRECT ANSWER
There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries
resulting from health care. The first one is lack of informed consent and the
second one is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Verified Answers
Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? - CORRECT ANSWER
Malaria
Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER Analgesics and
Antipyretics
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of
medication order? - CORRECT ANSWER PRN
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. - CORRECT ANSWER Rheumatologist
MSDS information includes: - CORRECT ANSWER is a document that contains
information on the potential hazards (health, fire, reactivity and environmental)
and how to work safely with the chemical product.
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should
instruct the patient to: - CORRECT ANSWER Between Lower teeth & Cheek
Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood?
- CORRECT ANSWER CBC
All pathogens are: - CORRECT ANSWER Disease causing microorganisms
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature
and a ____________ numbers? - CORRECT ANSWER DEA
when using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - CORRECT
ANSWER
What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - CORRECT ANSWER
, Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - CORRECT ANSWER Percent of charge
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: - CORRECT ANSWER
Flexion
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: -
CORRECT ANSWER
Cellular respiration is a function of the: - CORRECT ANSWER
Somatic tremor is the result of: - CORRECT ANSWER
The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the: - CORRECT ANSWER
A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath.
Which position is best to help him breathe better? - CORRECT ANSWER
The primary function of the nervous system is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well
as in the hands and feet, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the
following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from? - CORRECT ANSWER acromegaly
The functional unit of the kidney is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Nephron
Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they
show no signs of deterioration after use? - CORRECT ANSWER Sterile
After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to -
CORRECT ANSWER
There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries
resulting from health care. The first one is lack of informed consent and the
second one is: - CORRECT ANSWER
