NCCT MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
The Physician prescribes Bactrim to a pt with a UTI. A known allergy to which of
should not be used because of the allergen?
Sulfa
-Rationale: Sulfa is in sulfamethoxazole and is only used when the pt has a PNC
allergy.
Which of the following is associated with the use of Aspirin products?
Reye's Syndrome
-Aspirin can cause swelling in the brain and liver (AKA Reye's Syndrome)
When educating and average-sized a adult on self-insulin inj., the MA should
explain that a sub-q in. is given at which angle?
90- Degrees
- There is adequate adipose tissue for them to inject at a 90- degree angle.
An adult pt present with an order for allergies percutaneous scratch testing, but
has burn scars on the posterior portion of the body. What is an acceptable test
site for this pt?
Forearm
- Posterior is referring to when the pt is in anatomical position with palms facing out/
forearms facing out.
A med. administered through a NG tube should be documented as:
PG
-?
What is a reliable source for an MA when looking up information about a specific
med? (3 Answers)
PDR, Dosage Handbook, and Pharmaceutical Package Inserts
A drug that causes urination is called a(n):
Diuretic
A drug used to control temperature is called:
Antipyretic
- Pyretic meaning "Fever", Controlling Fevers
, A drug that causes dilation of blood vessels is called a:
Vasodilator
- Dilates blood vessels to reduce cardiac pressure/ stress; Helps with chest pain
Schedule IV drugs include:
Minor tranquilizers and hypnotics that have a lesser potential for abuse
A small adhesive patch or disc used for administrations of drugs is called a(n):
Transdermal System
- Trans for across the skin
Meds can be located in the PDR under all the following categories EXCEPT:
Composition
- Comp. would be more Pharmacy
The physician has ordered 0.2gm of a med. The amount on hand is 400mg tabs.
How many tabs will be given to the pt?
0.5 tab
- 0.2gm= 200mg and 200mg/400mg is 0.5mg or 1/2 tab
Metoprolol (Lopressor) 40mg tab po bid is prescribed for a pt with HTN. The MA
educates the pt to take the meds how often?
Twice every day
- "BI" means two, "D" could stand for day
Which hormone is made in the pancreas and released into the bloodstream as
glucose rises?
Insulin
The MA understands the needle tip should always be in which position when
administering an immunization to a pt by inj?
Bevel up
Which of the following statements by the MA is correct when instructing a pt to
take a med by buccal route?
Dissolve the med between the cheek and gum
- Buccal means cheek
Which of the following are included in the "six rights" of medication
administration?
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
The Physician prescribes Bactrim to a pt with a UTI. A known allergy to which of
should not be used because of the allergen?
Sulfa
-Rationale: Sulfa is in sulfamethoxazole and is only used when the pt has a PNC
allergy.
Which of the following is associated with the use of Aspirin products?
Reye's Syndrome
-Aspirin can cause swelling in the brain and liver (AKA Reye's Syndrome)
When educating and average-sized a adult on self-insulin inj., the MA should
explain that a sub-q in. is given at which angle?
90- Degrees
- There is adequate adipose tissue for them to inject at a 90- degree angle.
An adult pt present with an order for allergies percutaneous scratch testing, but
has burn scars on the posterior portion of the body. What is an acceptable test
site for this pt?
Forearm
- Posterior is referring to when the pt is in anatomical position with palms facing out/
forearms facing out.
A med. administered through a NG tube should be documented as:
PG
-?
What is a reliable source for an MA when looking up information about a specific
med? (3 Answers)
PDR, Dosage Handbook, and Pharmaceutical Package Inserts
A drug that causes urination is called a(n):
Diuretic
A drug used to control temperature is called:
Antipyretic
- Pyretic meaning "Fever", Controlling Fevers
, A drug that causes dilation of blood vessels is called a:
Vasodilator
- Dilates blood vessels to reduce cardiac pressure/ stress; Helps with chest pain
Schedule IV drugs include:
Minor tranquilizers and hypnotics that have a lesser potential for abuse
A small adhesive patch or disc used for administrations of drugs is called a(n):
Transdermal System
- Trans for across the skin
Meds can be located in the PDR under all the following categories EXCEPT:
Composition
- Comp. would be more Pharmacy
The physician has ordered 0.2gm of a med. The amount on hand is 400mg tabs.
How many tabs will be given to the pt?
0.5 tab
- 0.2gm= 200mg and 200mg/400mg is 0.5mg or 1/2 tab
Metoprolol (Lopressor) 40mg tab po bid is prescribed for a pt with HTN. The MA
educates the pt to take the meds how often?
Twice every day
- "BI" means two, "D" could stand for day
Which hormone is made in the pancreas and released into the bloodstream as
glucose rises?
Insulin
The MA understands the needle tip should always be in which position when
administering an immunization to a pt by inj?
Bevel up
Which of the following statements by the MA is correct when instructing a pt to
take a med by buccal route?
Dissolve the med between the cheek and gum
- Buccal means cheek
Which of the following are included in the "six rights" of medication
administration?
