AAMA practice test| Questions| Correct Answers!!

Which of the following is the best course of action for the medical assistant to take when responding to a call from a patient who had an intramuscular injection earlier in the day and who now reports weakness in that arm? a. make an appointment for the patient and inform the physician of the problem b. refer the patient to a neurologist for evaluation c. tell the patient to keep a heating pad on the arm and take two aspirin d. explain to the patient that this is a normal reaction and if the weakness does not improve in a few days, call back e. obtain as much information as possible, explaining that the doctor will be advised and the call returned - ANSWER e. obtain as much information as possible, explaining that the doctor will be advised and the call returned Which of the following is a laboratory test commonly performed on a specimen from a patient taking furosemide (Lasix)? a. white blood count b. C-Reactive protein c. hemoglobin analysis d. thyroid-stimulating hormone assay e. potassium level - ANSWER e. potassium level