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1. Which of the following is associated with the use of aspirin products?: The cause
of Reye's syndrome is unknown, but has been linked to aspirin. Reye's Syndrome commonly occurs in children as they
recover from a recent viral illness
2. Cystic fibrosis: is an inherited disorder of the lungs and digestive system;
3. meningitis: is a bacterial or viral disorder of the spinal fluid;
4. fifth disease: is caused by parvovirus B19.
5. The patient lost her bottle of medication, but found one pill in the bottom of
her purse. Which of the following references would allow the medical assistant
to determine what kind of medication it is by looking at the pill?: PDR
The PDR, or Physician's Desk Reference, provides information about medications, their functions, contraindications, etc.
The PDR contains colored pictures of thousands of drugs. The medical assistant would be able to look up the picture
of the pill found in the patient's purse to determine if it is the correct pill the patient should be taking.
6. A material safety data sheet (MSDS): provides information about how to safely manage chemicals
and prevent injuries.
7. The Poison Control Center: gives information about how to avoid exposure to poisonous substances
and how to treat exposure that does occur.
8. The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS): is a system of healthcare
codes put in place to ensure insurance claims are handled correctly. Since this system works with insurance and
healthcare codes, this would not help the medical assistant determine what type of medication was found in the patient's
purse.
9. The patient is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor). Which of the following side
effects is likely to occur if too much of the medication is taken?: hypotension
Commonly prescribed for hypertension. An overdose can lead to Hypotension and even cardiac failure.
10. Gastroesophageal reflux: is the backward flow of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus that
is due to malfunctioning of a sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus and results especially in heartburn.
11. Polydipsia: is excessive or abnormal thirst.
12. Anuria: is the absence or defective excretion of urine.
13. the medical assistant is obtaining a patient's current medication history.
Which of the following products has the potential to cause a drug-herb inter-
action and is important to include on the medication list?: St. John's wort
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Herbal products may lead to complications if taken with other medications. Although FDA regulation of herbal products
is improving, patients hesitate to discuss these or may view them more as dietary supplements. Ex. St. John's Wort is a
common herbal remedy used for mild depression and interacts with a large number of medications.
14. Echinacea: (believed to stimulate immune system, cold prevention) may cause liver toxicity when combined
with other liver toxic drugs such as Methotrexate.
15. A medication with ototoxic side effects may cause which of the following
conditions?: tinnitus
Medicines that damage the ear and cause hearing loss are known as ototoxic medicines. Hearing loss caused by an
ototoxic medicine tends to develop quickly. The first symptoms usually are ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and vertigo.
16. Swimmer's ear: (otitis externa) is an inflammation or infection of the ear canal when water or small debris
irritates the skin in the ear canal.
Excessive moisture in the auditiory canal and cerument impaction can happen without having taken medication.
17. Which pregnancy risk drug category indicates the greatest risk of fetal
harm?: X
Medications are categorized to indicate risk of harm to fetus if taken during pregnancy or to nursing mothers.
A system of classifying drugs according to their established risks for use during pregnancy includes the following:
Category A: Controlled human studies have demonstrated no fetal risk.
Category B: Animal studies indicate no fetal risk, but no human studies; or adverse effects in animals, but not in
well—controlled human studies.
Category C: No adequate human or animal studies; or adverse fetal effects in animal studies, but no available human
data.
Category D: Evidence of fetal risk, but benefits out-weigh risks.
Category X: Evidence of fetal risk. It is thought that risks may outweigh any benefits.
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18. categories of risk of harm to fetus or to nursing mothers: Medications are categorized
to indicate risk of harm to fetus if taken during pregnancy or to nursing mothers. A system of classifying drugs according
to their established risks for use during pregnancy includes the following:
Category A: Controlled human studies have demonstrated no fetal risk.
Category B: Animal studies indicate no fetal risk, but no human studies; or adverse effects in animals, but not in
well—controlled human studies.
Category C: No adequate human or animal studies; or adverse fetal effects in animal studies, but no available human
data.
Category D: Evidence of fetal risk, but benefits out-weigh risks.
Category X: Evidence of fetal risk. It is thought that risks may outweigh any benefits.
19. Which of the following is a reliable source for a medical assistant when
looking up information about a specific medication? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.): Physician's Desk Reference,
Dosage handbook,
Pharmaceutical package inserts
The PDR is the primary source for drug information and then
additional sources include drug reference materials; professional dosage handbook/drug guide,
pharmaceutical package inserts.
20. Which of the following immunizations should be avoided for an adult patient
taking a maintenance dose of prednisone?: Zoster
Long term use of corticosteroids, such as prednisone can cause immunosuppression. Immunosuppressed patients
receiving the Zoster vaccine are at an increased risk for developing chicken pox and/or shingles. The live vaccine contains
the chickenpox virus and a person cannot get shingles unless they've had chickenpox.
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1. Which of the following is associated with the use of aspirin products?: The cause
of Reye's syndrome is unknown, but has been linked to aspirin. Reye's Syndrome commonly occurs in children as they
recover from a recent viral illness
2. Cystic fibrosis: is an inherited disorder of the lungs and digestive system;
3. meningitis: is a bacterial or viral disorder of the spinal fluid;
4. fifth disease: is caused by parvovirus B19.
5. The patient lost her bottle of medication, but found one pill in the bottom of
her purse. Which of the following references would allow the medical assistant
to determine what kind of medication it is by looking at the pill?: PDR
The PDR, or Physician's Desk Reference, provides information about medications, their functions, contraindications, etc.
The PDR contains colored pictures of thousands of drugs. The medical assistant would be able to look up the picture
of the pill found in the patient's purse to determine if it is the correct pill the patient should be taking.
6. A material safety data sheet (MSDS): provides information about how to safely manage chemicals
and prevent injuries.
7. The Poison Control Center: gives information about how to avoid exposure to poisonous substances
and how to treat exposure that does occur.
8. The Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS): is a system of healthcare
codes put in place to ensure insurance claims are handled correctly. Since this system works with insurance and
healthcare codes, this would not help the medical assistant determine what type of medication was found in the patient's
purse.
9. The patient is prescribed metoprolol (Lopressor). Which of the following side
effects is likely to occur if too much of the medication is taken?: hypotension
Commonly prescribed for hypertension. An overdose can lead to Hypotension and even cardiac failure.
10. Gastroesophageal reflux: is the backward flow of the contents of the stomach into the esophagus that
is due to malfunctioning of a sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus and results especially in heartburn.
11. Polydipsia: is excessive or abnormal thirst.
12. Anuria: is the absence or defective excretion of urine.
13. the medical assistant is obtaining a patient's current medication history.
Which of the following products has the potential to cause a drug-herb inter-
action and is important to include on the medication list?: St. John's wort
, NCMA pharmacology
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Herbal products may lead to complications if taken with other medications. Although FDA regulation of herbal products
is improving, patients hesitate to discuss these or may view them more as dietary supplements. Ex. St. John's Wort is a
common herbal remedy used for mild depression and interacts with a large number of medications.
14. Echinacea: (believed to stimulate immune system, cold prevention) may cause liver toxicity when combined
with other liver toxic drugs such as Methotrexate.
15. A medication with ototoxic side effects may cause which of the following
conditions?: tinnitus
Medicines that damage the ear and cause hearing loss are known as ototoxic medicines. Hearing loss caused by an
ototoxic medicine tends to develop quickly. The first symptoms usually are ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and vertigo.
16. Swimmer's ear: (otitis externa) is an inflammation or infection of the ear canal when water or small debris
irritates the skin in the ear canal.
Excessive moisture in the auditiory canal and cerument impaction can happen without having taken medication.
17. Which pregnancy risk drug category indicates the greatest risk of fetal
harm?: X
Medications are categorized to indicate risk of harm to fetus if taken during pregnancy or to nursing mothers.
A system of classifying drugs according to their established risks for use during pregnancy includes the following:
Category A: Controlled human studies have demonstrated no fetal risk.
Category B: Animal studies indicate no fetal risk, but no human studies; or adverse effects in animals, but not in
well—controlled human studies.
Category C: No adequate human or animal studies; or adverse fetal effects in animal studies, but no available human
data.
Category D: Evidence of fetal risk, but benefits out-weigh risks.
Category X: Evidence of fetal risk. It is thought that risks may outweigh any benefits.
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18. categories of risk of harm to fetus or to nursing mothers: Medications are categorized
to indicate risk of harm to fetus if taken during pregnancy or to nursing mothers. A system of classifying drugs according
to their established risks for use during pregnancy includes the following:
Category A: Controlled human studies have demonstrated no fetal risk.
Category B: Animal studies indicate no fetal risk, but no human studies; or adverse effects in animals, but not in
well—controlled human studies.
Category C: No adequate human or animal studies; or adverse fetal effects in animal studies, but no available human
data.
Category D: Evidence of fetal risk, but benefits out-weigh risks.
Category X: Evidence of fetal risk. It is thought that risks may outweigh any benefits.
19. Which of the following is a reliable source for a medical assistant when
looking up information about a specific medication? (Select the three (3) correct
answers.): Physician's Desk Reference,
Dosage handbook,
Pharmaceutical package inserts
The PDR is the primary source for drug information and then
additional sources include drug reference materials; professional dosage handbook/drug guide,
pharmaceutical package inserts.
20. Which of the following immunizations should be avoided for an adult patient
taking a maintenance dose of prednisone?: Zoster
Long term use of corticosteroids, such as prednisone can cause immunosuppression. Immunosuppressed patients
receiving the Zoster vaccine are at an increased risk for developing chicken pox and/or shingles. The live vaccine contains
the chickenpox virus and a person cannot get shingles unless they've had chickenpox.
