AMCA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026
Malaria - CORRECT ANSWER -parasitic infection
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aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER -analgesics and antipyretics
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Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -PRN
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This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorde rs
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of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons - CORRECT ANSWER -rheumatology
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MSDS info includes - CORRECT ANSWER -general & emergency information
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The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient
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to: - CORRECT ANSWER -Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
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What is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
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All pathogens are - CORRECT ANSWER -microbes that can cause disease
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Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
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number? - CORRECT ANSWER -DEA 1 1 1 1
,When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
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lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edges of the envelope
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, What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - CORRECT ANSWER -antagonist
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Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - CORRECT ANSWER -Percentage of charge
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Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit 2 actions: - CORRECT ANSWER -flexion and extension
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A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n)
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CORRECT ANSWER -organ 1 1
cellular respiration is a function of the - CORRECT ANSWER -mitochondria
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Somatic tremor is the result of - CORRECT ANSWER -muscle movement
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the smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the - CORRECT ANSWER -nueron
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A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath, which position is
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the best to help him breathe better? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fowler's Position
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The primary function of the nervous system is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
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To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
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Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in hands
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and feel, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith su
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ffering from? - CORRECT ANSWER -acromegaly
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the functional unit of the kidney is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -nephron
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ANSWERS 2026
Malaria - CORRECT ANSWER -parasitic infection
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aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER -analgesics and antipyretics
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Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -PRN
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This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorde rs
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of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons - CORRECT ANSWER -rheumatology
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MSDS info includes - CORRECT ANSWER -general & emergency information
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The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient
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to: - CORRECT ANSWER -Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
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What is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER -
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The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
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All pathogens are - CORRECT ANSWER -microbes that can cause disease
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Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
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number? - CORRECT ANSWER -DEA 1 1 1 1
,When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
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lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edges of the envelope
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, What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - CORRECT ANSWER -antagonist
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Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - CORRECT ANSWER -Percentage of charge
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Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit 2 actions: - CORRECT ANSWER -flexion and extension
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A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n)
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CORRECT ANSWER -organ 1 1
cellular respiration is a function of the - CORRECT ANSWER -mitochondria
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Somatic tremor is the result of - CORRECT ANSWER -muscle movement
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the smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the - CORRECT ANSWER -nueron
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A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath, which position is
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the best to help him breathe better? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fowler's Position
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The primary function of the nervous system is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
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To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
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Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in hands
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and feel, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith su
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ffering from? - CORRECT ANSWER -acromegaly
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the functional unit of the kidney is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -nephron
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