NHA CCMA QUESTIONS AND THEIR
CORRECT RESPONSES
What does hemoptysis mean?
coughing up blood
Administration (of drug)
the process by which a drug is introduced into the body
- a person takes a pill, receives an injection
absorption
the process by which a drug enters the bloodstream after
administration
- a pill is dissolved in the stomach and absorbed into the
bloodstream through the small intestine
distribution
the process by which a drug is transported throughout the
body via the circulatory system
metabolism
the process by which the body breaks down a drug into
smaller components making it easier to eliminate from the
body
elimination
the process by which a drug and its metabolites are
eliinated from the bdy
spirometer
1. patient positions the mouthpiece of the spirometer
within their mouth
2. breathes normally for a few breaths
3. take a deep breath in
,4. exhale forcefully and rapidly
5. repeat 3 times
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
healthcare model that focuses on providing coordinated
and comprehensive care to patients in a primary care
setting
- comprehensive care
- patient centered approach
- coordinated care
- accessibility and availability
- quality and safety
**shared decision making
Amennorrhea
absence of menstrual period
Ischemia
restriction of oxygen-rich blood to the part of the body,
leads to cell death or damage (necrosis)
Drug schedule 1
No acceptable medical use
high potential for abuse
- Heroin, LSD, marijuana
*no refills
Drug schedule 2
Yes acceptable medical use
High potential for abuse
- fentanal, oxycodone, morphine, methamphetamine
**yes refill but only e-prescribed
, Drug schedule 3
Yes medical acceptable use
Lower potential for abuse
- codeine
**yes refills
Drug Schedule 4
Yes acceptable medical use
Lower potential for abuse
- xanax, valium, ambien
**yes refills
Drug schedule 5
Yes acceptable medical use,
Lowest potential for abuse
- cough meds
**yes refills
Water soluble vitamins
B and C
Fat soluble vitamins
ADEK
two drops
II gtt
Petechiae
red, purple or brown pinpoint spots (less than 2mm)
ruptured capillaries
Cross immunity
flu infection provides protection for other strands of the flu
Active Immunity
vaccines or sickness
immunoglobin
CORRECT RESPONSES
What does hemoptysis mean?
coughing up blood
Administration (of drug)
the process by which a drug is introduced into the body
- a person takes a pill, receives an injection
absorption
the process by which a drug enters the bloodstream after
administration
- a pill is dissolved in the stomach and absorbed into the
bloodstream through the small intestine
distribution
the process by which a drug is transported throughout the
body via the circulatory system
metabolism
the process by which the body breaks down a drug into
smaller components making it easier to eliminate from the
body
elimination
the process by which a drug and its metabolites are
eliinated from the bdy
spirometer
1. patient positions the mouthpiece of the spirometer
within their mouth
2. breathes normally for a few breaths
3. take a deep breath in
,4. exhale forcefully and rapidly
5. repeat 3 times
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
healthcare model that focuses on providing coordinated
and comprehensive care to patients in a primary care
setting
- comprehensive care
- patient centered approach
- coordinated care
- accessibility and availability
- quality and safety
**shared decision making
Amennorrhea
absence of menstrual period
Ischemia
restriction of oxygen-rich blood to the part of the body,
leads to cell death or damage (necrosis)
Drug schedule 1
No acceptable medical use
high potential for abuse
- Heroin, LSD, marijuana
*no refills
Drug schedule 2
Yes acceptable medical use
High potential for abuse
- fentanal, oxycodone, morphine, methamphetamine
**yes refill but only e-prescribed
, Drug schedule 3
Yes medical acceptable use
Lower potential for abuse
- codeine
**yes refills
Drug Schedule 4
Yes acceptable medical use
Lower potential for abuse
- xanax, valium, ambien
**yes refills
Drug schedule 5
Yes acceptable medical use,
Lowest potential for abuse
- cough meds
**yes refills
Water soluble vitamins
B and C
Fat soluble vitamins
ADEK
two drops
II gtt
Petechiae
red, purple or brown pinpoint spots (less than 2mm)
ruptured capillaries
Cross immunity
flu infection provides protection for other strands of the flu
Active Immunity
vaccines or sickness
immunoglobin
