NCCT Medical Assisting Exam with Questions and Answers

NCCT Medical Assisting Exam with Questions and Answers Older adult patients are the population most at risk for which of the following medication complications due to a declining liver function? A. Anaphylaxis B. Toxicity C. Tinnitus D. Polyuria ANSWER B. Toxicity The medical assistant reviews instructions with the patient with hypertension about techniques to manage this condition at home. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates teaching has been successful? (Select the three (3) correct answers.) A. "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time each day." B. "I will monitor my blood pressure and record readings daily." C. "I will increase salt intake in my diet." D. "I will incorporate moderate exercise into my daily routine." E. "I will check my blood sugar regularly." ANSWER A. "I will take prescribed medications regularly at the same time each day." The primary care provider hands the medical assistant a referral for a patient to get an MRI. Which of the following should the medical assistant do first? A. Call the facility and schedule the MRI. B. Call the insurance company and process an authorization. C. Fax pertinent medical records to the facility. D. Document the precertification number in the patient's chart. ANSWER B. Call the insurance company and process an authorization.