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AMCA Certification Test - Medical
Assisting Study Guide| Comprehensive
Q&A
1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -A. Analgesics and antipyretics
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
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D. Routine - correct-answer -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, identify this
department.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology - correct-answer -A. Rheumatology
5) MSDS information includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products - correct-answer -C. General and
emergency information
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
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C. Place the medication under the tongue
D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it - correct-answer -A. Place the
medication 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 microcuvette
C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a tube with no additive - correct-answer -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-answer -B. Microbes that can cause
disease
9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature
and a ____________ number?
A. FDA
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B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC - correct-answer -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 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 -
correct-answer -C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the
edge of the envelope
11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist - correct-answer -D. Antagonist
12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
A. A capitation rate
B. Percentage of charge
AMCA Certification Test - Medical
Assisting Study Guide| Comprehensive
Q&A
1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - correct-answer -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 - correct-answer -A. Analgesics and antipyretics
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
,2|Page
D. Routine - correct-answer -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, identify this
department.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology - correct-answer -A. Rheumatology
5) MSDS information includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products - correct-answer -C. General and
emergency information
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
,3|Page
C. Place the medication under the tongue
D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it - correct-answer -A. Place the
medication 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 microcuvette
C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a tube with no additive - correct-answer -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-answer -B. Microbes that can cause
disease
9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature
and a ____________ number?
A. FDA
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B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC - correct-answer -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 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 -
correct-answer -C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the
edge of the envelope
11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist - correct-answer -D. Antagonist
12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
A. A capitation rate
B. Percentage of charge
