which of the following actions of pharmacokinetics is most impacted by age?
1. absorption
2. distribution
3. metabolism
4. excretion - ANSWER metabolism
which of the following is the first step a patient who has stage 1 chronic kidney
disease should take to adapt their diet?
1. limit sodium
2. decrease phosphorus intake
3. control potassium intake
4. avoid gluten products - ANSWER limit sodium
which of the following forms of medication are delivered orally?
1. foams
2. mist
3. lozenges
4. powders - ANSWER lozenges
which of the following actions describes the medical assistant's role in confirming
"the right medication", in terms of medication administration?
1. assessing the benefits and risks of a medication
2. stating the name of the medication, who ordered it, and the intended effect of the
medication
3. informing the patient of the indication for the medication
4. evaluating the patient for effects - ANSWER stating the name of the medication,
who ordered it, and the intended effect of the medication
to which of the following allied health professionals should a medical assistant
initiate a referral to for a provider who has ordered support to assist with improving a
patient's range of motion?
1. radiology technician
2. occupational therapist
3. nurse practitioner
4. physical therapist - ANSWER physical therapist
Which of the following statements describes a patient centered medical home?
1. It is an umbrella term for plans that provide health care in return for preset
scheduled payments and coordinated care.
2. It is a care delivery model supported by an interdisciplinary team and led by a
primary care provider (PCP).
3. It is nursing care and therapy delivered to a patient in their home following an
acute event.
4. It is an inpatient care facility for patients who are at the end of life. - ANSWER it is
a care delivery model supported by a interdisciplinary team and led by a primary
care provider (PCP)
which of the following scheduled of controlled medications can be prescribed with
up to a year's worth of refills, if authorized by the provider?
,1. schedule II
2. schedule III
3. schedule IV
4. schedule V - ANSWER schedule V
which of the following is a warning sign of anorexia and should be reported to a
provider immediately?
1. weight loss of at least 5%
2. increased frequency of menstrual periods
3. buying and consuming large amounts of food
4. excessive exercising - ANSWER excessive exercising
a patient calls in with a question about their medication but does not remember the
name. the patient's medical record indicates they are currently taking ten
medications. which of the following actions should the assistant take?
1. consult the physician's desk reference for clarification
2. instruct the patient to seek help from a family member of the pharmacy
3. ask the patient to bring the medication into the clinic to verify what it is
4. type the patient's description into tan online search engine to determine the
answer - ANSWER consult he physician's desk reference for clarification
which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
1. honey
2. vegetables
3. pasta
4. breans - ANSWER honey
which of the following supplements is also a naturally occurring hormone in the brain
that is related to sleep?
1. gingko biloba
2. willow bark
3. melatonin
4. black cohosh - ANSWER melatonin
albuterol (Proventil HFA) is an example of which of the following medication
classifications?
1. anticoagulant
2. bronchodilator
3. antiemetic
4. antipsychotic - ANSWER bronchodilator
which of the following medication classifications should be used for a patient who is
experiencing season allergies?
1. antihypertensives
2. antihistamines
3. diuretics
4. antipyretics - ANSWER antihistamines
, a patient is chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to the
strain it puts on the kidneys. this is an example of which of the following?
1. side effect
2. adverse effect
3. contraindication
4. indication - ANSWER contraindication
which of the following responsibilities is appropraite for a medical assistant who
works in an administrative capacity?
1. preforming EKGs
2. preparing medications
3. obtaining vital signs
4. collecting copays - ANSWER collecting copays
which of the following is an impact of patient portals?
1. increased wait times for results
2. increased demand on the care team
3. increased face-to-face visits
4. increased transparency - ANSWER increased transparency
a pediatrician prescribes a medication for a 5 year old child, with the dosage listed
as X mg/kg/day, divided over 3 doses a day. which of the following actions should
the MA take to determine how much medication the child should receive per dose?
1. measure and record the child's height
2. convert the child's weight to kilograms
3. multiply the daily dose by three
4. ask the provider to clarify how much medication should be given in each dose? -
ANSWER convert the child's weight to kilograms
how often should medication allergies be discussed with a patient?
1. annually
2. at every visit
3. every 3 years
4. each phone call, portal message, or encounter with the patient - ANSWER at
every visit
which of the following is considered an injectable parenteral route of medication
administration?
1. subcutaneous
2. oral
3. topical
4. vaginal - ANSWER subcutaneous
which of the following is a component of the quadruple aim, which drives value-
based care?
1. increased testing
2. increased revenue
3. improved patient outcomes
4. improved prevention screening - ANSWER improved patient outcomes
, a patient needs an administration of influenza vaccine during their visit. what needle
size, angle, and sit should the MA select for an intermuscular (IM) injection?
1. 25-gauge, 15-degree angle, anterior forearm
2. 27-gauge, 45-degree angle, abdominal region
3. 20-gauge, 90-degree angle, deltoid muscle
4. 18-gauge, 5-degree angle, abdominal region - ANSWER 20-gauge, 90-degree
angle, deltoid muscle
which of the following is true of patient drug allergies?
1. medication should be asked about and updated during each patient visit.
2. signs and symptoms of allergic reactions occur within 2 minutes of exposure to
allergen
3. a patient without an allergic reaction to a medication will not have a reaction to it in
the future
4. most allergic reactions will results in anaphylaxis - ANSWER medication should
be asked about and updated during each patient visit
an MA is administering a subcutaneous insulin injection to a patient. which of the
following is the angle or injection and type of tissue that the MA should be targeting?
1. 15-degree, dermis
2. 45-degree, dermis
3. 90-degree, muscle
4. 45-degree, adipose - ANSWER 45-degree, adipose
in which of the following specialties would a MA most likely preform a spirometry
test?
1. pulmonology
2. cardiology
3. gynecology
4. endocrinology - ANSWER pulmonology
an MA is preparing a prescription for a medical order. the patient is prescribed 20mg
of a medication once a day by mouth for 30 days. the dosage on hand is 10mg
tablets. which of the following shows how many tablets the patient should take per
day and how many the assistant should order?
1. 2 tablets per day, 60 tablets
2. 1 tablet per day, 60 tablets
3. 2 tablets per day, 30 tablets
4. 1 tablet per day, 30 tablets - ANSWER 2 tablets per day, 60 tablets
an MA is assisting a patient after a colonoscopy. which of the following should the
MA inform the patient of in case the patient experiences pain or bleeding?
1. post-procedure discomfort and mild pain is common
2. the patient should notify the healthcare provider
3. rest and inform the provider if it continues for more than 10 days
4. do not notify the provider and go immediately to the emergency room - ANSWER
the patient should notify the healthcare provider
1. absorption
2. distribution
3. metabolism
4. excretion - ANSWER metabolism
which of the following is the first step a patient who has stage 1 chronic kidney
disease should take to adapt their diet?
1. limit sodium
2. decrease phosphorus intake
3. control potassium intake
4. avoid gluten products - ANSWER limit sodium
which of the following forms of medication are delivered orally?
1. foams
2. mist
3. lozenges
4. powders - ANSWER lozenges
which of the following actions describes the medical assistant's role in confirming
"the right medication", in terms of medication administration?
1. assessing the benefits and risks of a medication
2. stating the name of the medication, who ordered it, and the intended effect of the
medication
3. informing the patient of the indication for the medication
4. evaluating the patient for effects - ANSWER stating the name of the medication,
who ordered it, and the intended effect of the medication
to which of the following allied health professionals should a medical assistant
initiate a referral to for a provider who has ordered support to assist with improving a
patient's range of motion?
1. radiology technician
2. occupational therapist
3. nurse practitioner
4. physical therapist - ANSWER physical therapist
Which of the following statements describes a patient centered medical home?
1. It is an umbrella term for plans that provide health care in return for preset
scheduled payments and coordinated care.
2. It is a care delivery model supported by an interdisciplinary team and led by a
primary care provider (PCP).
3. It is nursing care and therapy delivered to a patient in their home following an
acute event.
4. It is an inpatient care facility for patients who are at the end of life. - ANSWER it is
a care delivery model supported by a interdisciplinary team and led by a primary
care provider (PCP)
which of the following scheduled of controlled medications can be prescribed with
up to a year's worth of refills, if authorized by the provider?
,1. schedule II
2. schedule III
3. schedule IV
4. schedule V - ANSWER schedule V
which of the following is a warning sign of anorexia and should be reported to a
provider immediately?
1. weight loss of at least 5%
2. increased frequency of menstrual periods
3. buying and consuming large amounts of food
4. excessive exercising - ANSWER excessive exercising
a patient calls in with a question about their medication but does not remember the
name. the patient's medical record indicates they are currently taking ten
medications. which of the following actions should the assistant take?
1. consult the physician's desk reference for clarification
2. instruct the patient to seek help from a family member of the pharmacy
3. ask the patient to bring the medication into the clinic to verify what it is
4. type the patient's description into tan online search engine to determine the
answer - ANSWER consult he physician's desk reference for clarification
which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
1. honey
2. vegetables
3. pasta
4. breans - ANSWER honey
which of the following supplements is also a naturally occurring hormone in the brain
that is related to sleep?
1. gingko biloba
2. willow bark
3. melatonin
4. black cohosh - ANSWER melatonin
albuterol (Proventil HFA) is an example of which of the following medication
classifications?
1. anticoagulant
2. bronchodilator
3. antiemetic
4. antipsychotic - ANSWER bronchodilator
which of the following medication classifications should be used for a patient who is
experiencing season allergies?
1. antihypertensives
2. antihistamines
3. diuretics
4. antipyretics - ANSWER antihistamines
, a patient is chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to the
strain it puts on the kidneys. this is an example of which of the following?
1. side effect
2. adverse effect
3. contraindication
4. indication - ANSWER contraindication
which of the following responsibilities is appropraite for a medical assistant who
works in an administrative capacity?
1. preforming EKGs
2. preparing medications
3. obtaining vital signs
4. collecting copays - ANSWER collecting copays
which of the following is an impact of patient portals?
1. increased wait times for results
2. increased demand on the care team
3. increased face-to-face visits
4. increased transparency - ANSWER increased transparency
a pediatrician prescribes a medication for a 5 year old child, with the dosage listed
as X mg/kg/day, divided over 3 doses a day. which of the following actions should
the MA take to determine how much medication the child should receive per dose?
1. measure and record the child's height
2. convert the child's weight to kilograms
3. multiply the daily dose by three
4. ask the provider to clarify how much medication should be given in each dose? -
ANSWER convert the child's weight to kilograms
how often should medication allergies be discussed with a patient?
1. annually
2. at every visit
3. every 3 years
4. each phone call, portal message, or encounter with the patient - ANSWER at
every visit
which of the following is considered an injectable parenteral route of medication
administration?
1. subcutaneous
2. oral
3. topical
4. vaginal - ANSWER subcutaneous
which of the following is a component of the quadruple aim, which drives value-
based care?
1. increased testing
2. increased revenue
3. improved patient outcomes
4. improved prevention screening - ANSWER improved patient outcomes
, a patient needs an administration of influenza vaccine during their visit. what needle
size, angle, and sit should the MA select for an intermuscular (IM) injection?
1. 25-gauge, 15-degree angle, anterior forearm
2. 27-gauge, 45-degree angle, abdominal region
3. 20-gauge, 90-degree angle, deltoid muscle
4. 18-gauge, 5-degree angle, abdominal region - ANSWER 20-gauge, 90-degree
angle, deltoid muscle
which of the following is true of patient drug allergies?
1. medication should be asked about and updated during each patient visit.
2. signs and symptoms of allergic reactions occur within 2 minutes of exposure to
allergen
3. a patient without an allergic reaction to a medication will not have a reaction to it in
the future
4. most allergic reactions will results in anaphylaxis - ANSWER medication should
be asked about and updated during each patient visit
an MA is administering a subcutaneous insulin injection to a patient. which of the
following is the angle or injection and type of tissue that the MA should be targeting?
1. 15-degree, dermis
2. 45-degree, dermis
3. 90-degree, muscle
4. 45-degree, adipose - ANSWER 45-degree, adipose
in which of the following specialties would a MA most likely preform a spirometry
test?
1. pulmonology
2. cardiology
3. gynecology
4. endocrinology - ANSWER pulmonology
an MA is preparing a prescription for a medical order. the patient is prescribed 20mg
of a medication once a day by mouth for 30 days. the dosage on hand is 10mg
tablets. which of the following shows how many tablets the patient should take per
day and how many the assistant should order?
1. 2 tablets per day, 60 tablets
2. 1 tablet per day, 60 tablets
3. 2 tablets per day, 30 tablets
4. 1 tablet per day, 30 tablets - ANSWER 2 tablets per day, 60 tablets
an MA is assisting a patient after a colonoscopy. which of the following should the
MA inform the patient of in case the patient experiences pain or bleeding?
1. post-procedure discomfort and mild pain is common
2. the patient should notify the healthcare provider
3. rest and inform the provider if it continues for more than 10 days
4. do not notify the provider and go immediately to the emergency room - ANSWER
the patient should notify the healthcare provider
