CMA (AAMA) Practice Exam online questions and answers 2023 graded A

Which of the following is a common side effect of thiazide diuretics? - Hypokalemia Hypokalemia is a low level of potassium in the blood. It is a common side effect of thiazide diuretics. Which of the following blood tests is performed to monitor a patient's response to Coumadin therapy and to aid in adjusting Coumadin dosage? - International Normalized Ratio (INR) Which of the following factors must exist to constitute a lawful emergency pertaining to consent? - The patient is intoxicated and is threatening suicide This is a lawful emergency due to mental state of the patient and possibility of injury to self. Which of the following terms is used to describe a medical assistant who supports standards of ethical care and speaks up for patient rights? - Advocate An advocate is one who pleads, defends, or maintains the cause of another. Which of the following describes proper technique in handling sterile items? - When opening sterile packs with four flaps, the first flap should be opened away from your body. Opening the first flap away from your body reduces the risk of contamination. Which of the following anatomical terms are in direct opposition to each other? - Ventral and dorsal Which of the following is the serous membrane that lines the abdomen and covers the viscera? - Peritoneum The peritoneum is the double-folded membrane lining the abdominal cavity. What is the total magnification of a specimen using a microscope with ocular lenses of 10X and a low power objective lens of 10X? - 100X This is the total magnification of a specimen as determined by multiplying the magnification of the ocular lens times the magnification of the objective lens. Which of the following conditions would most likely result in unequal pupils? - Cerebrovascular accident Unequal pupils are a sign of neurological damage, which occurs most often in a stroke (CVA). Lisinopril (Zestril) and furosemide (Lasix) are used in the treatment of which of the following conditions? - Hypertension Lisinopril (Zestril) and furosemide (Lasix) are medications used in the treatment of hypertension. Which of the following information is found on the patient registration form? - Name of the person to contact in an emergency This is one of the necessary items requested on a patient registration form. Which of the following incoming telephone calls is most likely to require the physician's immediate attention? - Call placed by another physician Generally a call from another physician is a high priority. This is especially true if the call involves a patient that is in the office at the time of the call. Which of the following is contained in the reference book Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)? - Descriptive terms used for reporting physician services Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) translates services performed into Procedural Codes for billing purposes. Exophthalmos is a sign of which of the following conditions? - Hyperthyroidism Outward protruding eyeballs, proptosis, caused by an increase in the volume of tissue behind the eyes is a common sign of an overactive thyroid gland. Which of the following would be appropriate to include in a patient information brochure? - Payment and billing information Patients need to know the office policies regarding payment and billing information. This information would be applicable to all patients, regardless of insurance or financial status. Which of the following describes a state statute that sets the requirements for licensure of physicians? - Medical Practice Act While these acts can vary from state to state, they each set the requirements for physician licensure. Which of the following substances is produced by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas? - Insulin Insulin is a hormone that decreases blood glucose levels and it is produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans. Which of the following color-coded evacuated tubes should be used when collecting blood if a serum specimen is required? - Red This tube contains no anticoagulant and yields serum after the blood has clotted. Which of the following is the nerve that stimulates the diaphragm? - Phrenic The motor nerve to the diaphragm is the phrenic nerve.