MDCA 1343 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
Writing A Letter - Answers a. position for the signature block typically, the signature block is placed at
the end of the document, aligned to the right
b. complimentary closing the word (such as "sincerely") or phrase ("Best wishes") that conventionally
appears before the sender's signature or name at the end of a letter, email, or similar text
Writing a Letter - Answers c. body of the letter contains the message
d. subject line tells you what the email is about, or the line of text itself
when can a medical assistant authorize a pharmacy to refill a prescription? - Answers refills that have
no changes and have been approved by a physician
when would a pharmacist call to check before dispensing refills? - Answers if more than one year has
passed since the original prescription was written
which nutrient could be low if a patient has an increased risk of colon cancer, hypercholesterolemia,
and increased blood glucose levels? - Answers dietary fiber
what is the treatment for constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel
syndrome? - Answers increasing fiber in your diet
what is stored in the liver and muscle cells as glycogen or converted and stored as fat? - Answers
carbohydrates
what is the function of fiber? - Answers prevent or relieve constipation, keep the digestive system
healthy
what does the body burn after carbohydrate reserves are depleted? - Answers lipids/fat
know which gland or organ secretes the following - Answers a. glucagon - pancreas
b. epinephrine - adrenal glands
c. aldosterone - adrenal glands
d. growth hormone - pituitary gland
e. adrenocorticotropic hormone - pituitary gland
f. calcitonin - thyroid gland
what type of wound would you use staples on? - Answers if linear lacerations require closure on the
scalp, trunk, or extremities. they are a fast, economical method to close a wound
characteristics of absorbable sutures? - Answers they are made of gut and do not require removal
after the wound has healed.
characteristics of Non-absorbable sutures - Answers the suture does not absorb and flows through
tissue easily
what is an intense beam of light used to cut away tissue? - Answers a laser
what is the condition when pathogens are absent or controlled? - Answers asepsis
the cycle of infection - Answers reservoir host
means of exit
means of transmission
means of entrance
susceptible host
understand the antigen/antibody response - Answers any substance that causes the body to make an
immune response against that substance. the primary immune response.
what are the WBC's involved in specific defenses? - Answers lymphocytes and macrophages
what binds to antigens on cells and attacks them directly? - Answers T Lymphocytes
what are the most lymphocytes in the blood - Answers T cells, B cells, and natural killer (NK) cells
what is the physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis? - Answers hand washing,
general cleaning, and disinfection
what is the clean technique that is based on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of
microorganisms? - Answers Aseptic Technique
what type of infection is caused by infectious microorganisms entering the bloodstream through a
central line? - Answers central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)
what type of infection is caused by catheter use for an extended time? - Answers catheter-associated
urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
know the layers of the heart - Answers epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium
what are blood platelets essential for? - Answers control bleeding in our bodies
what is the name of blood coagulation on a vessel wall in the absence of a known injury? - Answers
Thrombosis
Writing A Letter - Answers a. position for the signature block typically, the signature block is placed at
the end of the document, aligned to the right
b. complimentary closing the word (such as "sincerely") or phrase ("Best wishes") that conventionally
appears before the sender's signature or name at the end of a letter, email, or similar text
Writing a Letter - Answers c. body of the letter contains the message
d. subject line tells you what the email is about, or the line of text itself
when can a medical assistant authorize a pharmacy to refill a prescription? - Answers refills that have
no changes and have been approved by a physician
when would a pharmacist call to check before dispensing refills? - Answers if more than one year has
passed since the original prescription was written
which nutrient could be low if a patient has an increased risk of colon cancer, hypercholesterolemia,
and increased blood glucose levels? - Answers dietary fiber
what is the treatment for constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel
syndrome? - Answers increasing fiber in your diet
what is stored in the liver and muscle cells as glycogen or converted and stored as fat? - Answers
carbohydrates
what is the function of fiber? - Answers prevent or relieve constipation, keep the digestive system
healthy
what does the body burn after carbohydrate reserves are depleted? - Answers lipids/fat
know which gland or organ secretes the following - Answers a. glucagon - pancreas
b. epinephrine - adrenal glands
c. aldosterone - adrenal glands
d. growth hormone - pituitary gland
e. adrenocorticotropic hormone - pituitary gland
f. calcitonin - thyroid gland
what type of wound would you use staples on? - Answers if linear lacerations require closure on the
scalp, trunk, or extremities. they are a fast, economical method to close a wound
characteristics of absorbable sutures? - Answers they are made of gut and do not require removal
after the wound has healed.
characteristics of Non-absorbable sutures - Answers the suture does not absorb and flows through
tissue easily
what is an intense beam of light used to cut away tissue? - Answers a laser
what is the condition when pathogens are absent or controlled? - Answers asepsis
the cycle of infection - Answers reservoir host
means of exit
means of transmission
means of entrance
susceptible host
understand the antigen/antibody response - Answers any substance that causes the body to make an
immune response against that substance. the primary immune response.
what are the WBC's involved in specific defenses? - Answers lymphocytes and macrophages
what binds to antigens on cells and attacks them directly? - Answers T Lymphocytes
what are the most lymphocytes in the blood - Answers T cells, B cells, and natural killer (NK) cells
what is the physical aspect of the medical office that contributes to asepsis? - Answers hand washing,
general cleaning, and disinfection
what is the clean technique that is based on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of
microorganisms? - Answers Aseptic Technique
what type of infection is caused by infectious microorganisms entering the bloodstream through a
central line? - Answers central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)
what type of infection is caused by catheter use for an extended time? - Answers catheter-associated
urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
know the layers of the heart - Answers epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium
what are blood platelets essential for? - Answers control bleeding in our bodies
what is the name of blood coagulation on a vessel wall in the absence of a known injury? - Answers
Thrombosis
