disease process
osteoporosis - correct answer which of the following conditions is defined as loss of
bone density
chronic hypertension - correct answer which of the following is a risk factor for the
development of congestive heart failure (CHF)
swelling of the right arm - correct answer A medical assistant is speaking with a
patient who recently underwent a right-sided radical mastectomy and
lymphadenectomy. the medical assistant should inform the patient that which of the
following is a manifestation of lymphedema ?
highlights the inner contours of body structures - correct answer A medical assistant
should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of contrast media in
diagnostic imaging
instructing the patient about examination preparations - correct answer which of the
following is the medical assistant primary role in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in
the medical office setting
ankle sprain - correct answer A medical assistant recommends the rest ice
compression, and elevation (RICE) method to a patient who calls the office to report an
injury. which of the following injuries is the patient likely to have sustained
Hiatal - correct answer which of the following hernias is characterized by the top
portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm
diabetes mellitus - correct answer which of the following diseases affects about 9% of
the population of the U.S and is characterized by the body's inability to produce
sufficient insulin
gout - correct answer A medical assistant is caring for a patient whose dietary choices
have resulted in elevated uric acid level. As a result of these risk factors, the patient is
at risk for developing which of the following musculoskeletal disorders
smoking - correct answer which of the following factors puts a patient at high risk of
developing coronary artery disease
sleep apnea - correct answer which of the following factors puts a patient at high risk
of experiencing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)