AMCA Review for CMAC Exam Complete
Solutions
grain - correct Answer-what is the basic unit of measurement for weight in the
apothecary system?
5 mls, 5 cc - correct Answer-how many mls. are in a teaspoon?
3 - correct Answer-how many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
2.2 lbs. - correct Answer-how many pounds in a kg?
16 - correct Answer-there are how many tablespoons in a cup?
sublingual - correct Answer-what is the most common route of administration of
nitroglycerin?
anti-coagulant - correct Answer-Coumadin is known as what type of medication?
true - correct Answer-true or false-before administering any medication you should first
check for any allergies?
inside cheek - correct Answer-buccal
grain - correct Answer-Gr
milligram - correct Answer-Mg
milliliter - correct Answer-ml
nothing by mouth/by mouth - correct Answer-NPO/PO
non steroidal anti inflammatory - correct Answer-NSAID
as needed - correct Answer-PRN
after - correct Answer-Post
write on label - correct Answer-Sig
hour of sleep/bedtime - correct Answer-hs
, 3 times a day/ 2 times a day - correct Answer-tid/bid
antibiotic - correct Answer-Precef
anesthetic - correct Answer-Xylocaine/Lidocaine, Novocaine are what type of
medication?
analgesic or antipirectic - correct Answer-Aspirin (ASA) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) are
what types of medication
% of charge - correct Answer-what is a persons co-insurance based on?
A legal document that a person makes to have their wishes known. - correct Answer-
what is a living will?
controlled substances act - correct Answer-what does the DEA regulate?
protected health information - correct Answer-what does PHI stand for?
false-they may obtain a copy - correct Answer-true or false: Under HIPAA patients have
the right to obtain their original medical records?
failure to give reasonable care - correct Answer-negligence is defined as-
subjective, objective, assessment, plan, - correct Answer-SOAP is an acronym for
source, oriented, medical record - correct Answer-what is the meaning of SOMR
protects healthcare workers who give aid during an emergency - correct Answer-what is
the good samaritan law?
epithelial - correct Answer-what type of tissue makes up the skin?
boundaries that allow patient more control over who and how their records are used.
violations punishable by jail and fines - correct Answer-what is the purpose of HIPAA?
break it in half - correct Answer-if a patient needs 0.125 mg of a medication but you only
have 0.250mg tablets what should you do?
right and wrong - correct Answer-ethics have a moral implication of?
no - correct Answer-are insurance options required for informed consent?
true - correct Answer-true or false- negligence must be proven?
Solutions
grain - correct Answer-what is the basic unit of measurement for weight in the
apothecary system?
5 mls, 5 cc - correct Answer-how many mls. are in a teaspoon?
3 - correct Answer-how many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
2.2 lbs. - correct Answer-how many pounds in a kg?
16 - correct Answer-there are how many tablespoons in a cup?
sublingual - correct Answer-what is the most common route of administration of
nitroglycerin?
anti-coagulant - correct Answer-Coumadin is known as what type of medication?
true - correct Answer-true or false-before administering any medication you should first
check for any allergies?
inside cheek - correct Answer-buccal
grain - correct Answer-Gr
milligram - correct Answer-Mg
milliliter - correct Answer-ml
nothing by mouth/by mouth - correct Answer-NPO/PO
non steroidal anti inflammatory - correct Answer-NSAID
as needed - correct Answer-PRN
after - correct Answer-Post
write on label - correct Answer-Sig
hour of sleep/bedtime - correct Answer-hs
, 3 times a day/ 2 times a day - correct Answer-tid/bid
antibiotic - correct Answer-Precef
anesthetic - correct Answer-Xylocaine/Lidocaine, Novocaine are what type of
medication?
analgesic or antipirectic - correct Answer-Aspirin (ASA) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) are
what types of medication
% of charge - correct Answer-what is a persons co-insurance based on?
A legal document that a person makes to have their wishes known. - correct Answer-
what is a living will?
controlled substances act - correct Answer-what does the DEA regulate?
protected health information - correct Answer-what does PHI stand for?
false-they may obtain a copy - correct Answer-true or false: Under HIPAA patients have
the right to obtain their original medical records?
failure to give reasonable care - correct Answer-negligence is defined as-
subjective, objective, assessment, plan, - correct Answer-SOAP is an acronym for
source, oriented, medical record - correct Answer-what is the meaning of SOMR
protects healthcare workers who give aid during an emergency - correct Answer-what is
the good samaritan law?
epithelial - correct Answer-what type of tissue makes up the skin?
boundaries that allow patient more control over who and how their records are used.
violations punishable by jail and fines - correct Answer-what is the purpose of HIPAA?
break it in half - correct Answer-if a patient needs 0.125 mg of a medication but you only
have 0.250mg tablets what should you do?
right and wrong - correct Answer-ethics have a moral implication of?
no - correct Answer-are insurance options required for informed consent?
true - correct Answer-true or false- negligence must be proven?
