AMCA MEDICAL ASSISTANT
CERTIFICATION ACTUAL TEST FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
EXAMPREP STUDY SHEET
●● 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Answer: D. Antagonist
●● 12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
A. A capitation rate
B. Percentage of charge
CERTIFICATION ACTUAL TEST FULL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
EXAMPREP STUDY SHEET
●● 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Answer: D. Antagonist
●● 12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
A. A capitation rate
B. Percentage of charge
