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AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS

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AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL
ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS

1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
na na na na na na na na na




A. Lyme disease
na na




B. Rabies
na




C. Ringworm
na




D. Malaria - answersD. Malaria
na na na na




2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
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A. Analgesics and antipyretics
na na na




B. Antitussives and decongestants
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C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
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D. Antidotes and antibiotics - answersA. Analgesics and antipyretics
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3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?
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A. Single
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B. PRN
na




C. Stat
na




D. Routine - answersB. PRN
na na na na




4) This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones,
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joints, ligaments and tendons, identify this department.
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A. Rheumatology
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B. Obstetrics
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C. Ophthalmology
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D. Oncology - answersA. Rheumatology
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5) MSDS information includes:
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A. Table of chemical elements
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B. Product manufacturing conditions
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C. General and emergency information
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D. Information on competitor products - answersC. General and emergency information
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6) The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to:
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A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
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B. Chew the medication and swallow it
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C. Place the medication under the tongue
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D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it - answersA. Place the medication between the lower teeth and
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cheek
na




7) Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood?
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A. The one collected in a tube that contains sodium citrate
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B. The one collected in a microcuvette
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C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
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D. The one collected in a tube with no additive - answersC. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
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8) All pathogens are:
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A. Microorganisms that live in soil
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,B. Microbes that can cause disease
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C. Communicable microorganisms
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D. Normal bacteria found on skin - answersB. Microbes that can cause disease
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9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a ____________ number?
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A. FDA
na




B. DEA
na




C.EPA
D.CDC - answersB. DEA na na na




10) When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed?
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A. 10 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope
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B. 14 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
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C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
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D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope - answersC. 10 lines down from the
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top and 2 inches from the left of the edge of the envelope
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11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
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A. Trade
na




B. Narcotic
na




C. Synergist
na




D. Antagonist - answersD. Antagonist
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12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
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A. A capitation rate
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B. Percentage of charge
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C. A fixed charge for each visit
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D. Number of policy holders in the plan - answersB. Percentage of charge
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13) Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions:
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A. Adduction and lateral rotation
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B. Medical rotation and extension
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C. Adduction and Abduction
na na na




D. Flexion and extension - answersD. Flexion and extension
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14) A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an:
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A. System
na




B. Organism
na




C. Organ
na




D. Cell - answersC. Organ
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15) Cellular respiration is a function of the:
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A. Cell membrane
na na




B. Mitochondria
na




C. Golgi apparatus
na na




D. Nucleus - answersB. Mitochondria
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16) Somatic tremor is the result of:
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A. Muscle movement
na na




B. Loose sensors
na na




C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
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D. Improper standardization of the instrument - answersA. Muscle movement
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17) The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the:
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A. Spinal cord
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,B. Neurofibrils na




C. Neuron na




D. Supine - answersC. Neuron
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18) A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain and shortness of breath. which position is the best to
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help him breathe better?
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A. Lithotomy na




B. Prone na




C. Fowler's na




D. Supine - answersC. Fowler's
na na na na




19) The primary function of the nervous system is:
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A. To protect deep organs
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B. To cleanse the blood of pathogens
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C. To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
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D. To provide body support and levers for muscle action - answersC. To detect changes in the internal and
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external environment and respond appropriately
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20) Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and feet, in
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addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from?
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A. Addison's na




B. Cushing's na




C. Acromegaly na




D. Cretinism - answersC. Acromegaly
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21) The functional unit of the kidney is the:
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A. Nephron na




B. Ureter na




C. Urethra na




D. Bladder - answersA. Nephron
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22) Which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of
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deterioration after use?
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A. Disposable na




B. Utility na




C. Sterile na




D. Examination - answersB. Utility
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23) After obtaining an ECG tracing, a Medical Assistant would be expected to?
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A. Check the patient with a pulse oximeter to verify accuracy of the ECG tracing
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B. Evaluate the patient's medication list for cardiac altering drugs
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C. Instruct the patient on the tracing results and cardiac prognosis
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D. Observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required - answersD. Observe the tracing
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for quality and decide if another tracing may be required
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24) There are two types of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care, The first one is
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lack of informed consent and the second one is:
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A. Violation of standard of care
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B. Trial and Post trialna na na na




C. Violation of confidentiality
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D. Violation of continued care plan - answersA. Violation of standard care
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25) Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses, profits and
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assets. Which type of medical practice is this?
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A. Group practice na na




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