MED CERT ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ Chief Complaint Definition.
Answer: The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
◍ Chief Complaint Abbreviation.
Answer: CC
◍ History of Present Illness Abbreviation.
Answer: HPI
◍ QD.
Answer: Every day / once daily
◍ History of Present Illness Definition.
Answer: This is an explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the
illness; associated symptoms; what the patient has done to treat the
condition, etc.
◍ Q2h/Q4h.
Answer: Every 2 hours, Every 4 hours
◍ Past, Family and Social History Abbreviation.
Answer: PFSH
◍ HS.
Answer: Hours of sleep
◍ cc.
Answer: cubic centimeter (mL)
◍ Past Medical History Definition.
, Answer: Includes all health problems, major illnesses, surgeries the patient
has had, current medications complete with reasons for taking them, and
allergies.
◍ oz.
Answer: ounce
◍ tsp.
Answer: teaspoon
◍ Family History Definition.
Answer: Summary of health problems of siblings, parents, and other blood
relatives that could alert the physician to hereditary and/or familial disease.
◍ Social History Definition.
Answer: Includes marital status, occupation, educational attainment,
hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
◍ Review of Systems Abbreviation.
Answer: ROS
◍ Tbsp.
Answer: tablespoon
◍ Review of Systems Definition.
Answer: This is an orderly and systematic check of each organ and system
of the body by questions. Both positive and pertinent negative findings are
documented.
◍ ml.
Answer: milliliter (cc)
◍ 3 Body Processes Necessary for life are:.
Answer: Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
◍ Supp.
Answer: suppository (rectal)
◍ The 5 Rights of Medication Administration.
, Answer: 1. Right individual2. Right Time3. Right Drug 4. Right Dose5.
Right Route
◍ chemical name of drug.
Answer: Describes the drug's chemical composition and molecular structure
◍ Generic name of drug.
Answer: - Short-hand version of the chemical name - all small letters -
Example: acetaminophen (which is like Tylenol)
◍ 4 Vital Signs of Body Function are:.
Answer: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
◍ Brand Name.
Answer: - Also known as Trade Name - The first letter is always capital -
Example: Tylenol (which is acetaminophen)
◍ Labeled use of medication.
Answer: using the medication for what it's intended for
◍ Define Body Temperature.
Answer: Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in conjunction
with each other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
◍ Thermometers.
Answer: Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and
Centigrade or Celsius scale.
◍ Temperature Sites.
Answer: Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla
(underarm).
◍ Off-Label use of medication.
Answer: Use of a medication in any way it's not intended to.- Example:
using Benadryl for sleeping instead of an allergy medicine
◍ Normal Temperature Range for Rectal.
Answer: 98.6F to 100.6F37.0C to 38.1C
, ◍ Normal Temperature Range for Oral.
Answer: 97.6F to 99.6F36.5C to 37.5C
◍ The 3 documents necessary for safe medication administration:.
Answer: 1. Prescriber's order2. Medication Administration (MAR)3.
Pharmacy label (contains the 5-rights)
◍ Normal Temperature Range for Axillary.
Answer: 96.6F to 98.6F35.9C to 37.0C
◍ Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane.
Answer: 98.6 F37 C
◍ Prescriber's order must contain.
Answer: 1. The 5-rights2. Date the order was written and a stop or end date
(expiration date)3. Special instructions (take with food or water, etc.)4.
Signature of the prescriber Orders written for 90-180 days
◍ Define Febrile.
Answer: Presence of Fever
◍ Define Afebrile.
Answer: Absence of Fever
◍ What's needed for a PRN order.
Answer: - It must contain the reason for the medication and the frequency of
administration E.g: Motrin 400 mg PO q 6 hours PRN for menstrual cramps
x 180 days
◍ Over the counter (OTC) meds.
Answer: Drugs that can be found on the shelf and purchased at the store
without the use of a pharmacist E.g: Vitamins, Laxatives
◍ Liquid measurements.
Answer: 1tsp = 5cc = 5ml1Tbsp = 15cc = 15ml1Oz = 30cc = 30ml
◍ what to know before administering a medication.
Answer: 1. Medication orders are current 2. The 5-rights 3. The reason for
medication use4. If the medication is controlled or not5. Precautions and
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ Chief Complaint Definition.
Answer: The reason why the patient came to see the physician.
◍ Chief Complaint Abbreviation.
Answer: CC
◍ History of Present Illness Abbreviation.
Answer: HPI
◍ QD.
Answer: Every day / once daily
◍ History of Present Illness Definition.
Answer: This is an explanation of the CC to determine the onset of the
illness; associated symptoms; what the patient has done to treat the
condition, etc.
◍ Q2h/Q4h.
Answer: Every 2 hours, Every 4 hours
◍ Past, Family and Social History Abbreviation.
Answer: PFSH
◍ HS.
Answer: Hours of sleep
◍ cc.
Answer: cubic centimeter (mL)
◍ Past Medical History Definition.
, Answer: Includes all health problems, major illnesses, surgeries the patient
has had, current medications complete with reasons for taking them, and
allergies.
◍ oz.
Answer: ounce
◍ tsp.
Answer: teaspoon
◍ Family History Definition.
Answer: Summary of health problems of siblings, parents, and other blood
relatives that could alert the physician to hereditary and/or familial disease.
◍ Social History Definition.
Answer: Includes marital status, occupation, educational attainment,
hobbies, use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and lifestyles.
◍ Review of Systems Abbreviation.
Answer: ROS
◍ Tbsp.
Answer: tablespoon
◍ Review of Systems Definition.
Answer: This is an orderly and systematic check of each organ and system
of the body by questions. Both positive and pertinent negative findings are
documented.
◍ ml.
Answer: milliliter (cc)
◍ 3 Body Processes Necessary for life are:.
Answer: Body Temperature, Respiration, Heart Function
◍ Supp.
Answer: suppository (rectal)
◍ The 5 Rights of Medication Administration.
, Answer: 1. Right individual2. Right Time3. Right Drug 4. Right Dose5.
Right Route
◍ chemical name of drug.
Answer: Describes the drug's chemical composition and molecular structure
◍ Generic name of drug.
Answer: - Short-hand version of the chemical name - all small letters -
Example: acetaminophen (which is like Tylenol)
◍ 4 Vital Signs of Body Function are:.
Answer: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure
◍ Brand Name.
Answer: - Also known as Trade Name - The first letter is always capital -
Example: Tylenol (which is acetaminophen)
◍ Labeled use of medication.
Answer: using the medication for what it's intended for
◍ Define Body Temperature.
Answer: Is a balance between heart production and heart loss in conjunction
with each other, maintained and regulated by the hypothalamus.
◍ Thermometers.
Answer: Are used to measure temperature using the Fahrenheit and
Centigrade or Celsius scale.
◍ Temperature Sites.
Answer: Mouth, Rectum, Ear (Tympanic Membrane), and the axilla
(underarm).
◍ Off-Label use of medication.
Answer: Use of a medication in any way it's not intended to.- Example:
using Benadryl for sleeping instead of an allergy medicine
◍ Normal Temperature Range for Rectal.
Answer: 98.6F to 100.6F37.0C to 38.1C
, ◍ Normal Temperature Range for Oral.
Answer: 97.6F to 99.6F36.5C to 37.5C
◍ The 3 documents necessary for safe medication administration:.
Answer: 1. Prescriber's order2. Medication Administration (MAR)3.
Pharmacy label (contains the 5-rights)
◍ Normal Temperature Range for Axillary.
Answer: 96.6F to 98.6F35.9C to 37.0C
◍ Normal Temperature Range for Tympanic Membrane.
Answer: 98.6 F37 C
◍ Prescriber's order must contain.
Answer: 1. The 5-rights2. Date the order was written and a stop or end date
(expiration date)3. Special instructions (take with food or water, etc.)4.
Signature of the prescriber Orders written for 90-180 days
◍ Define Febrile.
Answer: Presence of Fever
◍ Define Afebrile.
Answer: Absence of Fever
◍ What's needed for a PRN order.
Answer: - It must contain the reason for the medication and the frequency of
administration E.g: Motrin 400 mg PO q 6 hours PRN for menstrual cramps
x 180 days
◍ Over the counter (OTC) meds.
Answer: Drugs that can be found on the shelf and purchased at the store
without the use of a pharmacist E.g: Vitamins, Laxatives
◍ Liquid measurements.
Answer: 1tsp = 5cc = 5ml1Tbsp = 15cc = 15ml1Oz = 30cc = 30ml
◍ what to know before administering a medication.
Answer: 1. Medication orders are current 2. The 5-rights 3. The reason for
medication use4. If the medication is controlled or not5. Precautions and
