AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE| Complete Questions with 100% solutions| New

AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE| Complete Questions with 100% solutions| New 1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection? A. Lyme disease B. Rabies C. Ringworm D. Malaria D. Malaria 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of: A. Analgesics and antipyretics B. Antitussives and decongestants C. Antihistamines and antiemetics D. Antidotes and antibiotics A. Analgesics and antipyretics 3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order? A. Single B. PRN C. Stat D. Routine B. PRN 4) This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, identify this department. A. Rheumatology B. Obstetrics C. Ophthalmology D. Oncology A. Rheumatology 5) MSDS information includes: A. Table of chemical elements B. Product manufacturing conditions C. General and emergency information D. Information on competitor products C. General and emergency information 6) The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to: A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek B. Chew the medication and swallow it C. Place the medication under the tongue D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek 7) Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood? A. The one collected in a tube that contains sodium citrate B. The one collected in a microcuvette C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA D. The one collected in a tube with no additive C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA 8) All pathogens are: A. Microorganisms that live in soil B. Microbes that can cause disease C. Communicable microorganisms D. Normal bacteria found on skin B. Microbes that can cause disease 9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians signature and a ____________ number? A. FDA B. DEA C.EPA D.CDC B. DEA 10) When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed? A. 10 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope B. 14 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the envelope C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edge of the envelope 11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical? A. Trade B. Narcotic C. Synergist D. Antagonist D. Antagonist 12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a: A. A capitation rate B. Percentage of charge C. A fixed charge for each visit D. Number of policy holders in the plan B. Percentage of charge 13) Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions: A. Adduction and lateral rotation B. Medical rotation and extension C. Adduction and Abduction D. Flexion and extension D. Flexion and extension 14) A structure that is composed of two or more tissue types is called a/an: A. System B. Organism C. Organ D. Cell C. Organ 15) Cellular respiration is a function of the: A. Cell membrane B. Mitochondria C. Golgi apparatus D. Nucleus B. Mitochondria 16) Somatic tremor is the result of: A. Muscle movement B. Loose sensors C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes D. Improper standardization of the instrument A. Muscle movement 17) The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the: A. Spinal cord B. Neurofibrils C. Neuron D. Supine C. Neuron 18) 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?