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Achieve your certification goals with the most comprehensive CMA (AAMA) Exam Prep guide for 2026. This high-yield resource features over 800+ verified questions and answers meticulously designed to align with the latest American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) occupational analysis. Why buy this? The CMA exam is a challenging 200-question marathon where clinical precision and administrative expertise are tested equally; this guide ensures you are prepared for both. Each question includes a detailed rationale that explains the clinical logic behind correct answers, helping you master the Clinical Competency (59%), General (21%), and Administrative (20%) domains. Our content breakdown follows the official 2026 blueprint, covering essential topics such as Infection Control and Safety, Pharmacology, Diagnostic Testing (EKG & Phlebotomy), Medical Law/Ethics, and Billing & Coding. Whether you are a recent graduate or a professional seeking recertification, these situational and fact-based questions provide the "Graded A+" preparation needed to pass on your first attempt. By practicing with these realistic simulations, you will identify knowledge gaps, master the AAMA testing style, and avoid the costly $125-$250 retake fees, ensuring you transition seamlessly into your career as a Certified Medical Assistant.

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CMA AAMA EXAM PREP 2026 | 800+ VERIFIED Q&A |
CLINICAL & ADMIN MASTERY | 100% PASS RATE


For purposes of collections control, how often should the medical assistant verify the
patient's demographic data?


A. When the patient changes insurance carriers


B. When the patient's account is delinquent


C. Once a year


D. When the patient's account statement is
returned as undeliverable


E. On each visit

e

Which of the following describes a surgical procedure that connects the common bile duct
with the middle portion of the small intestines?


A. Choledochoenterostomy


B. Choledochostomy


C. Choledocholithotomy


D. Choledochoduodenostomy

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E. Choledochojejunostomy

e

Which of the following is the most important reason a written consent is required prior to
using e-mail to communicate with a patient?


A. If the patient is not expecting e -mail from the office, the message may be directed to a
SPAM folder.


B. The office must be sure to have a current e -mail address.


C. E-mail is not considered a secure form of communication.


D. The patient may not have a computer.


E. So the office can receive confirmation of receipt of the e-mail.

c

Which of the following is an antihistamine used in the treatment of allergic reactions?


A. Trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)


B. Phenylephrine HCL -(Neosynephrine)


C. lndomethacin (lndocin)


D. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)


E. Propranolol (lnderal)

d

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Which of the following would describe the correct term when an insurance claim is
submitted with an invalid procedure code?


A. Paid
B. Appealed
C. Rejected
D. Denied
E. Suspended

c

Which of the following would be appropriate to include in a patient information brochure?


A. Payment and billing information


B. Diseases and diagnostic codes common to the practice


C. Statistics on the success of the practice


D. Employees• names and telephone numbers


E. Physician's fees for various procedures

a

When filing an insurance claim for an appendectomy, which of the following is the most
appropriate reference source for locating the surgical code?


A. International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM)


B. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)


C. Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS)

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D. Relative Value Scale (RVS)


E. Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS)

b

Which of the following best describes a condition resulting in a sudden discharge of
electrical activity in the brain that results in seizures?


A. Herpes zoster
B. Alzheimer's disease
C. Parkinson's disease
D. Epilepsy
E. Bell's palsy

d

Which of the following is a suture material that is absorbable?


A. Dacron
B. Catgut
C. Nylon
D. Silk

b

Which of the following describes a state statute that sets the requirements for licensure of
physicians?


A. Medical Practice Act


B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act {HIPAA)


C. Statute of Frauds


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