AMCA
CERTIFICATION
TEST - MEDICAL
ASSISTING STUDY
GUIDE
, 1. 1) Which Of The Following Is Considered A Parasitic Infection?
A. Lyme Disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria
Ans: D. Malaria
1. 2) Aspirin And Acetaminophen Are Examples Of
A. Analgesics And Antipyretics
B. Antitussives And Decongestants
C. Antihistamines And Antiemetics
D. Antidote’s And Antibiotics
Ans: A. Analgesics And Antipyretics
2. 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
Ans: B. Prn
3. 4) This Unit In The Hospital Is Run By Physicians And Experts In The Field Of Musculoskeletal Disorde
Of Bones, Joints, Ligaments And Tendons, Identify This Department.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology
Ans: A. Rheumatology
4. 5) Msds Information Includes
Ans:
,A. Table Of Chemical Elements
B. Product Manufacturing Conditions
C. General And Emergency Information
D. Information On Competitor Products
Ans: C. General And Emergency Information
5. 6) The Physician Prescribes A Buccal Medication. The Medical Assistant Should Instruct The Patient T
Ans:
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
Ans: A. Place The Medication Between The Lower Teeth And Cheek
6. 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
Ans: C. The One Collected In The Tube That Contains Edta
7. 8) All Pathogens Are
Ans:
A. Microorganisms That Live In Soil
B. Microbes That Can Cause Disease
C. Communicable Microorganisms
D. Normal Bacteria Found On Skin
Ans: B. Microbes That Can Cause Disease
8. 9) Every Prescription For A Controlled Substance Requires
The Physicians Signature And A Number?
A. Fda
B. De A C.Epa D.Cdc
, Ans: B. Dea
9. 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
Ans: C. 10 Lines Down From The Top And 2 Inches From The Left Of The Edge Of The Envelope
10. 11) What Drug Prevents The Action Of Another Drug Or Chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist
Ans: D. Antagonist
11. 12) Co-Insurance Is Calculated Based On A
Ans:
A. A Capitation Rate
B. Percentage Of Charge
C. A Fixed Charge For Each Visit
D. Number Of Policy Holders In The Plan
Ans: B. Percentage Of Charge
12. 13) Muscles That Act On The Knee Joint Exhibit Two Actions
Ans:
A. Adduction And Lateral Rotation
B. Medical Rotation And Extension
C. Adduction And Abduction
D. Flexion And Extension
Ans: D. Flexion And Extension
13. 14) A Structure That Is Composed Of Two Or More Tissue Types Is Called A/An
CERTIFICATION
TEST - MEDICAL
ASSISTING STUDY
GUIDE
, 1. 1) Which Of The Following Is Considered A Parasitic Infection?
A. Lyme Disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria
Ans: D. Malaria
1. 2) Aspirin And Acetaminophen Are Examples Of
A. Analgesics And Antipyretics
B. Antitussives And Decongestants
C. Antihistamines And Antiemetics
D. Antidote’s And Antibiotics
Ans: A. Analgesics And Antipyretics
2. 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
Ans: B. Prn
3. 4) This Unit In The Hospital Is Run By Physicians And Experts In The Field Of Musculoskeletal Disorde
Of Bones, Joints, Ligaments And Tendons, Identify This Department.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology
Ans: A. Rheumatology
4. 5) Msds Information Includes
Ans:
,A. Table Of Chemical Elements
B. Product Manufacturing Conditions
C. General And Emergency Information
D. Information On Competitor Products
Ans: C. General And Emergency Information
5. 6) The Physician Prescribes A Buccal Medication. The Medical Assistant Should Instruct The Patient T
Ans:
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
Ans: A. Place The Medication Between The Lower Teeth And Cheek
6. 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
Ans: C. The One Collected In The Tube That Contains Edta
7. 8) All Pathogens Are
Ans:
A. Microorganisms That Live In Soil
B. Microbes That Can Cause Disease
C. Communicable Microorganisms
D. Normal Bacteria Found On Skin
Ans: B. Microbes That Can Cause Disease
8. 9) Every Prescription For A Controlled Substance Requires
The Physicians Signature And A Number?
A. Fda
B. De A C.Epa D.Cdc
, Ans: B. Dea
9. 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
Ans: C. 10 Lines Down From The Top And 2 Inches From The Left Of The Edge Of The Envelope
10. 11) What Drug Prevents The Action Of Another Drug Or Chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist
Ans: D. Antagonist
11. 12) Co-Insurance Is Calculated Based On A
Ans:
A. A Capitation Rate
B. Percentage Of Charge
C. A Fixed Charge For Each Visit
D. Number Of Policy Holders In The Plan
Ans: B. Percentage Of Charge
12. 13) Muscles That Act On The Knee Joint Exhibit Two Actions
Ans:
A. Adduction And Lateral Rotation
B. Medical Rotation And Extension
C. Adduction And Abduction
D. Flexion And Extension
Ans: D. Flexion And Extension
13. 14) A Structure That Is Composed Of Two Or More Tissue Types Is Called A/An
