AMCA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025
Malaria - CORRECT ANSWER -parasitic infection
aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER -analgesics and antipyretics
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order
? - CORRECT ANSWER -PRN
This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorde
rs of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons - CORRECT ANSWER -rheumatology
MSDS info includes - CORRECT ANSWER -general & emergency information
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient
to: - CORRECT ANSWER -Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
What is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
All pathogens are - CORRECT ANSWER -microbes that can cause disease
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
number? - CORRECT ANSWER -DEA
When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edges of the envelope
,What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - CORRECT ANSWER -antagonist
Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - CORRECT ANSWER -Percentage of charge
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit 2 actions: - CORRECT ANSWER -flexion and extension
A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n) .-
CORRECT ANSWER -organ
cellular respiration is a function of the - CORRECT ANSWER -mitochondria
Somatic tremor is the result of - CORRECT ANSWER -muscle movement
the smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the - CORRECT ANSWER -nueron
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fowler's Position
The primary function of the nervous system is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in hands
and feel, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith su
ffering from? - CORRECT ANSWER -acromegaly
the functional unit of the kidney is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -nephron
, What type of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration
after use? - CORRECT ANSWER -utility gloves
After obtaining an ECG tracing, a medical assistant would be expected to? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required
There are two types of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care,
the first is lack of informed consent and the second one is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
violation of standard care
Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice together, they share patients, expenses, pro
fit, and assets. which type of medical practice is this? - CORRECT ANSWER -Group practice
What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER -APPT
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is cons
idered - CORRECT ANSWER -abandonment
Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act? - CORRECT ANSWER -DEA
Defamation through spoken statements is known as - CORRECT ANSWER -Slander
insulin syringes are calibrated in - CORRECT ANSWER -units
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPPA laws?
A) Patients can make informed choices regarding how their personal health information is used
B) Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
ANSWERS 2025
Malaria - CORRECT ANSWER -parasitic infection
aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - CORRECT ANSWER -analgesics and antipyretics
Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order
? - CORRECT ANSWER -PRN
This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorde
rs of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons - CORRECT ANSWER -rheumatology
MSDS info includes - CORRECT ANSWER -general & emergency information
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient
to: - CORRECT ANSWER -Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
What is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
All pathogens are - CORRECT ANSWER -microbes that can cause disease
Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a
number? - CORRECT ANSWER -DEA
When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edges of the envelope
,What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? - CORRECT ANSWER -antagonist
Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - CORRECT ANSWER -Percentage of charge
Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit 2 actions: - CORRECT ANSWER -flexion and extension
A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n) .-
CORRECT ANSWER -organ
cellular respiration is a function of the - CORRECT ANSWER -mitochondria
Somatic tremor is the result of - CORRECT ANSWER -muscle movement
the smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the - CORRECT ANSWER -nueron
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? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fowler's Position
The primary function of the nervous system is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
To detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the bones in the entire skull as well as in hands
and feel, in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following conditions is Mr. Smith su
ffering from? - CORRECT ANSWER -acromegaly
the functional unit of the kidney is the: - CORRECT ANSWER -nephron
, What type of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration
after use? - CORRECT ANSWER -utility gloves
After obtaining an ECG tracing, a medical assistant would be expected to? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
observe the tracing for quality and decide if another tracing may be required
There are two types of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care,
the first is lack of informed consent and the second one is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
violation of standard care
Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice together, they share patients, expenses, pro
fit, and assets. which type of medical practice is this? - CORRECT ANSWER -Group practice
What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER -APPT
A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is cons
idered - CORRECT ANSWER -abandonment
Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act? - CORRECT ANSWER -DEA
Defamation through spoken statements is known as - CORRECT ANSWER -Slander
insulin syringes are calibrated in - CORRECT ANSWER -units
Which of the following is not true regarding HIPPA laws?
A) Patients can make informed choices regarding how their personal health information is used
B) Few boundaries are set on the use and release of health records
