AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE (With 100% correct answers) A+ GRADED

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