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Terms in this set (230)
1) Which of the following is
considered a parasitic
infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria
2) Aspirin and
acetaminophen are
examples of:
A. Analgesics and
antipyretics
B. Antitussives and
decongestants
C. Antihistamines and
antiemetics
D. Antidotes and
antibiotics
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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
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
5) MSDS information
includes:
A. Table of chemical
elements
B. Product manufacturing
conditions
C. General and emergency
information
D. Information on
competitor products
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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
7) Which of the following
is the best specimen to
test for levels of iron in the
blood?
A. The one collected in a
tube that contains sodium
citrate
B. The one collected in a
microcuvette
C. The one collected in the
tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a
tube with no additive
8) All pathogens are:
A. Microorganisms that live
in soil
B. Microbes that can cause
disease
C. Communicable
microorganisms
D. Normal bacteria found
on skin
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9) Every prescription for a
controlled substance
requires the physicians
signature and a ____________
number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC
10) When using a No. 10
envelope, where should
the address be placed?
A. 10 lines down from the
top and 4 inches from the
left edge of the envelope
B. 14 lines down from the
top and 2 inches from the
left edge of the envelope
C. 10 lines down from the
top and 2 inches from the
left edge of the envelope
D. 14 lines down from the
top and 4 inches from the
left edge of the envelope
11) What drug prevents the
action of another drug or
chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist
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AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL
ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A 2025 UPDATE!!
Save
Terms in this set (230)
1) Which of the following is
considered a parasitic
infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria
2) Aspirin and
acetaminophen are
examples of:
A. Analgesics and
antipyretics
B. Antitussives and
decongestants
C. Antihistamines and
antiemetics
D. Antidotes and
antibiotics
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,6/14/25, 7:31 AM AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A 2025 UPDATE!! Flashcards | Quizlet
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
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
5) MSDS information
includes:
A. Table of chemical
elements
B. Product manufacturing
conditions
C. General and emergency
information
D. Information on
competitor products
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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
7) Which of the following
is the best specimen to
test for levels of iron in the
blood?
A. The one collected in a
tube that contains sodium
citrate
B. The one collected in a
microcuvette
C. The one collected in the
tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a
tube with no additive
8) All pathogens are:
A. Microorganisms that live
in soil
B. Microbes that can cause
disease
C. Communicable
microorganisms
D. Normal bacteria found
on skin
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9) Every prescription for a
controlled substance
requires the physicians
signature and a ____________
number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC
10) When using a No. 10
envelope, where should
the address be placed?
A. 10 lines down from the
top and 4 inches from the
left edge of the envelope
B. 14 lines down from the
top and 2 inches from the
left edge of the envelope
C. 10 lines down from the
top and 2 inches from the
left edge of the envelope
D. 14 lines down from the
top and 4 inches from the
left edge of the envelope
11) What drug prevents the
action of another drug or
chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist
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