AMCA MENTAL HEALTH TECH EXAM 5 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION

Malaria - parasitic infection aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: - analgesics and antipyretics Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? - PRN This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons - rheumatology MSDS info includes - general & emergency information The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to: - Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek What is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? - The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA All pathogens are - microbes that can cause disease Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a ____________ number? - DEA When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? - 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? - antagonist Co-insurance is calculated based on a: - Percentage of charge Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit 2 actions: - flexion and extension A structure that is composed of two or more tissues would be a(n) ________. - organ cellular respiration is a function of the - mitochondria Somatic tremor is the result of - muscle movement the smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the - 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? - Fowler's Position The primary function of the nervous system is: - 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 suffering from? - acromegaly the functional unit of the kidney is the: - nephron What type of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after use? - utility gloves After obtaining an ECG tracing, a medical assistant would be expected to? - 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: - violation of standard care Dr. Jones and Dr. Brown decide to share a practice together, they share patients, expenses, profit, and assets. which type of medical practice is this? - Group practice What is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy? - APPT A provider withdraws from the care of a patient without reasonable notice of discharge is considered - abandonment Which agency regulates the Controlled Substances Act? - DEA Defamation through spoken statements is known as - Slander insulin syringes are calibrated in - 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