AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING RECOMMENDED STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | PDF

AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING
RECOMMENDED STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS | PDF




1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm

D. Malaria - - SELECTED 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 - - SELECTED 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

D. Routine - - SELECTED 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 - - SELECTED 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 - - SELECTED 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
C. Place the medication under the tongue

,D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it - - SELECTED 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 - - SELECTED 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 - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 B. Microbes that can
cause disease


9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature
and a ____________ number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA

D.CDC - - SELECTED 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 - -
SELECTED 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 - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 D. Antagonist


12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
A. A capitation rate
B. Percentage of charge
C. A fixed charge for each visit

D. Number of policy holders in the plan - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 B. Percentage of
charge


13) Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions:
A. Adduction and lateral rotation
B. Medical rotation and extension
C. Adduction and Abduction

D. Flexion and extension - - SELECTED ANSWER 👀 D. Flexion and extension