NCCT MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
The abbreviations OD., OS., and OU are used in reference to the:
- Ear.
- Nose.
- Throat.
- Eye.
Eye(s)
- "O" for Optic
The abbreviation meaning milliliter is:
- mL.
- mg.
- CC.
- mEq.
mL
Which of the following immunizations should be avoided for an adult patient
taking a maintenance dose of prednisone?
- Influenza
- Hepatitis A
- Td
- Zoster
Zoster
- Prednisone weakens the immune system and using a vaccine with a live factor, like
Herpes Zoster, can lead to your body getting infected with the live virus.
The medical assistant documents a patient's temperature as 101.4F. Which of the
following types of medication is this patient most likely to receive?
- Antipyretic
- Antihistamine
,- Anticoagulant
- Antiemetic
Antipyretic
An inactive substance that does not contain actual medication, and has no
therapeutic effect is a:
- Narcotic.
- Stimulant.
- Placebo.
- Generic.
Placebo
The physician has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) E.S.1000 mg po q day. The
amount on hand is 500 mg tabs. What is the correct dose to administer?
- 2 tabs
- 1 tab
- 0.5 tab
- 2.5 tabs
2 Tabs
- 1000mg q day, but only 500mg tabs are on hand. 2 tabs will equal 1000mg
Which pregnancy risk drug category indicates the greatest risk of fetal harm?
X
D
C
A
X
Which of the following household systems of measurement is equivalent to 5
mL?
1 tsp
5 tsp
, 5 Tbs
1 cup
1 tsp
Which of the following muscles should the medical assistant use as the
appropriate site when instructed to administer an injection to a child less than 1
year of age?
- Deltoid
- Gluteus maximus
- Dorsogluteal
- Vastus lateralis
Vastus Lateralis
- Baby's little fat pads
The medical assistant is obtaining a patient's current medication history. Which
of the following products has the potential to cause a drug-herb interaction and is
important to include on the medication list?
- St. John's wort
- Acai berry
- Green tea
- Clover honey
St. John's wort
Which of the following types of medications causes the pupils to dilate during an
ophthalmic exam?
-Miotic agents
-Mydriatic agents
-Narcotics
-Anesthetics
Mydriatic agents
- The "d" in mydriatic can give away that it dilates
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
The abbreviations OD., OS., and OU are used in reference to the:
- Ear.
- Nose.
- Throat.
- Eye.
Eye(s)
- "O" for Optic
The abbreviation meaning milliliter is:
- mL.
- mg.
- CC.
- mEq.
mL
Which of the following immunizations should be avoided for an adult patient
taking a maintenance dose of prednisone?
- Influenza
- Hepatitis A
- Td
- Zoster
Zoster
- Prednisone weakens the immune system and using a vaccine with a live factor, like
Herpes Zoster, can lead to your body getting infected with the live virus.
The medical assistant documents a patient's temperature as 101.4F. Which of the
following types of medication is this patient most likely to receive?
- Antipyretic
- Antihistamine
,- Anticoagulant
- Antiemetic
Antipyretic
An inactive substance that does not contain actual medication, and has no
therapeutic effect is a:
- Narcotic.
- Stimulant.
- Placebo.
- Generic.
Placebo
The physician has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) E.S.1000 mg po q day. The
amount on hand is 500 mg tabs. What is the correct dose to administer?
- 2 tabs
- 1 tab
- 0.5 tab
- 2.5 tabs
2 Tabs
- 1000mg q day, but only 500mg tabs are on hand. 2 tabs will equal 1000mg
Which pregnancy risk drug category indicates the greatest risk of fetal harm?
X
D
C
A
X
Which of the following household systems of measurement is equivalent to 5
mL?
1 tsp
5 tsp
, 5 Tbs
1 cup
1 tsp
Which of the following muscles should the medical assistant use as the
appropriate site when instructed to administer an injection to a child less than 1
year of age?
- Deltoid
- Gluteus maximus
- Dorsogluteal
- Vastus lateralis
Vastus Lateralis
- Baby's little fat pads
The medical assistant is obtaining a patient's current medication history. Which
of the following products has the potential to cause a drug-herb interaction and is
important to include on the medication list?
- St. John's wort
- Acai berry
- Green tea
- Clover honey
St. John's wort
Which of the following types of medications causes the pupils to dilate during an
ophthalmic exam?
-Miotic agents
-Mydriatic agents
-Narcotics
-Anesthetics
Mydriatic agents
- The "d" in mydriatic can give away that it dilates
