AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY
GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION NEWEST RATED A+
2025/2026
1) Which of the following is considered a parasi c infec on?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - Correct Answers D. Malaria
2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and an pyre cs
B. An tussives and decongestants
C. An histamines and an eme cs
D. An dotes and an bio cs - Correct Answers A. Analgesics and an pyre cs
3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medica on
order?
A. Single
B. PRN
C. Stat
D. Rou ne - Correct Answers B. PRN
4) This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal
disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, iden fy this department.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
,C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology - Correct Answers A. Rheumatology
5) MSDS informa on includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing condi ons
C. General and emergency informa on
D. Informa on on compe tor products - Correct Answers C. General and emergency
informa on
6) The physician prescribes a buccal medica on. The medical assistant should instruct the
pa ent to:
A. Place the medica on between the lower teeth and cheek
B. Chew the medica on and swallow it
C. Place the medica on under the tongue
D. Dissolve the medica on in water and drink it - Correct Answers A. Place the medica on
between the lower teeth and cheek
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 microcuve8e
C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a tube with no addi ve - Correct Answers C. The one collected in the
tube that contains EDTA
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 - Correct Answers B. Microbes that can cause disease
9) Every prescrip on for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
____________ number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC - Correct Answers B. DEA
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 le@ edge of the envelope
B. 14 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the le@ edge of the envelope
C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the le@ edge of the envelope
D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the le@ edge of the envelope - Correct
Answers C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the le@ of the edge of the envelope
11) What drug prevents the ac on of another drug or chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narco c
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist - Correct Answers D. Antagonist
12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
A. A capita on rate
B. Percentage of charge
, C. A fixed charge for each visit
D. Number of policy holders in the plan - Correct Answers B. Percentage of charge
13) Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two ac ons:
A. Adduc on and lateral rota on
B. Medical rota on and extension
C. Adduc on and Abduc on
D. Flexion and extension - Correct Answers D. Flexion and extension
14) A structure that is composed of two or more ssue types is called a/an:
A. System
B. Organism
C. Organ
D. Cell - Correct Answers C. Organ
15) Cellular respira on is a func on of the:
A. Cell membrane
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus - Correct Answers B. Mitochondria
16) Soma c tremor is the result of:
A. Muscle movement
B. Loose sensors
C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
D. Improper standardiza on of the instrument - Correct Answers A. Muscle movement
GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION NEWEST RATED A+
2025/2026
1) Which of the following is considered a parasi c infec on?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - Correct Answers D. Malaria
2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and an pyre cs
B. An tussives and decongestants
C. An histamines and an eme cs
D. An dotes and an bio cs - Correct Answers A. Analgesics and an pyre cs
3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medica on
order?
A. Single
B. PRN
C. Stat
D. Rou ne - Correct Answers B. PRN
4) This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal
disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, iden fy this department.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
,C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology - Correct Answers A. Rheumatology
5) MSDS informa on includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing condi ons
C. General and emergency informa on
D. Informa on on compe tor products - Correct Answers C. General and emergency
informa on
6) The physician prescribes a buccal medica on. The medical assistant should instruct the
pa ent to:
A. Place the medica on between the lower teeth and cheek
B. Chew the medica on and swallow it
C. Place the medica on under the tongue
D. Dissolve the medica on in water and drink it - Correct Answers A. Place the medica on
between the lower teeth and cheek
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 microcuve8e
C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a tube with no addi ve - Correct Answers C. The one collected in the
tube that contains EDTA
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 - Correct Answers B. Microbes that can cause disease
9) Every prescrip on for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
____________ number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC - Correct Answers B. DEA
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 le@ edge of the envelope
B. 14 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the le@ edge of the envelope
C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the le@ edge of the envelope
D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the le@ edge of the envelope - Correct
Answers C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the le@ of the edge of the envelope
11) What drug prevents the ac on of another drug or chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narco c
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist - Correct Answers D. Antagonist
12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
A. A capita on rate
B. Percentage of charge
, C. A fixed charge for each visit
D. Number of policy holders in the plan - Correct Answers B. Percentage of charge
13) Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two ac ons:
A. Adduc on and lateral rota on
B. Medical rota on and extension
C. Adduc on and Abduc on
D. Flexion and extension - Correct Answers D. Flexion and extension
14) A structure that is composed of two or more ssue types is called a/an:
A. System
B. Organism
C. Organ
D. Cell - Correct Answers C. Organ
15) Cellular respira on is a func on of the:
A. Cell membrane
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus - Correct Answers B. Mitochondria
16) Soma c tremor is the result of:
A. Muscle movement
B. Loose sensors
C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
D. Improper standardiza on of the instrument - Correct Answers A. Muscle movement
