AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL
ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A
1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - ANS-
2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics - ANS-
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 - ANS-
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 - ANS-
5) MSDS information includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products - ANS-
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 - ANS-
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 - ANS-
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 - ANS-
9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
____________ number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC - ANS-
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 - ANS-
11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist - ANS-
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 - ANS-
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 - ANS-
14) A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an:
A. System
B. Organism
C. Organ
D. Cell - ANS-
15) Cellular respiration is a function of the:
A. Cell membrane
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus - ANS-
16) Somatic tremor is the result of:
, A. Muscle movement
B. Loose sensors
C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
D. Improper standardization of the instrument - ANS-
17) The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the:
A. Spinal cord
B. Neurofibrils
C. Neuron
D. Supine - ANS-
18) A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. which
position is the best to help him breathe better?
A. Lithotomy
B. Prone
C. Fowler's
D. Supine - ANS-
19) The primary function of the nervous system is:
A. To protect deep organs
B. To cleanse the blood of pathogens
C. To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
D. To provide body support and levers for muscle action - ANS-
20) Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the
hands and fee, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr.
Smith suffering from?
A. Addison's
B. Cushing's
C. Acromegaly
D. Cretinism - ANS-
21) The functional unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Bladder - ANS-
22) Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no
signs of deterioration after use?
A. Disposable
B. Utility
C. Sterile
D. Examination - ANS-
23) After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to?
A. Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of the ECG tracing
B. Evaluate the patient's medication list for cardiac altering drugs
C. Instruct the patient on the tracing results and cardiac prognosis
D. Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required - ANS-
ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A
1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - ANS-
2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics - ANS-
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 - ANS-
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 - ANS-
5) MSDS information includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products - ANS-
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 - ANS-
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 - ANS-
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 - ANS-
9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
____________ number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC - ANS-
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 - ANS-
11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist - ANS-
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 - ANS-
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 - ANS-
14) A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an:
A. System
B. Organism
C. Organ
D. Cell - ANS-
15) Cellular respiration is a function of the:
A. Cell membrane
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus - ANS-
16) Somatic tremor is the result of:
, A. Muscle movement
B. Loose sensors
C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
D. Improper standardization of the instrument - ANS-
17) The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the:
A. Spinal cord
B. Neurofibrils
C. Neuron
D. Supine - ANS-
18) A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. which
position is the best to help him breathe better?
A. Lithotomy
B. Prone
C. Fowler's
D. Supine - ANS-
19) The primary function of the nervous system is:
A. To protect deep organs
B. To cleanse the blood of pathogens
C. To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
D. To provide body support and levers for muscle action - ANS-
20) Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the
hands and fee, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr.
Smith suffering from?
A. Addison's
B. Cushing's
C. Acromegaly
D. Cretinism - ANS-
21) The functional unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Bladder - ANS-
22) Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no
signs of deterioration after use?
A. Disposable
B. Utility
C. Sterile
D. Examination - ANS-
23) After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to?
A. Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of the ECG tracing
B. Evaluate the patient's medication list for cardiac altering drugs
C. Instruct the patient on the tracing results and cardiac prognosis
D. Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required - ANS-
