NHA CCMA 3.0 Questions
1. Which of the following is also a naturally occurring hormone in the brain that is
related to sleep?: melatonin
2. Albuterol (Proventil HFA) is an example of which of the following medications?:
bronchodilator
3. Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?: honey
4. Which of the following schedules of controlled medications can be prescribed with
up to a year's worth of refills, if authorized by the provider?: schedule V
5. A patient calls in with a question about one of the medications but does not
remember the name of the medication and states, "it's a small, oval shaped pink pill"
The patient's medical record indicates they are currently taking ten medications. Which
of the following actions should the assistant take?: consult the
Physician's Desk Reference for clarification
6. Which of the following is an impact of patient portals?: increased transparency
7. How often should medication allergies be discussed with a patient?: every visit
8. Which of the statements describes a patient-centered medical home
(PCMH)?: it is a care delivery model supported by an interdisciplinary team and led by a
primary care provider
(PCP)
9. Which of the following is a warning sign for anorexia and should be reported to a
provider immediately?: excessive exercising
10. Which of the following responsibilities is appropriate for a ma who works in an
administrative capacity?: collecting copays
, .
11. Which of the following is considered an injectable parenteral route of medication
administration?: subcutaneous
12. Which of the following actions describes the medical assistant's role in confirming
"the right medication," in terms of medication administration?: stating the name of the
medication, who ordered it, and the intended effect of the medication
13. To which of the following allied health professionals should a medical assistant
initiate a referral to for a provider who has ordered support to assist with improving a
patient's range of motion?: physical therapist
14. Which of the following actions of pharmacokinetics is most impacted by age?:
metabolism
15 Which of the following medication classifications should be used for a patient who is
experiencing seasonal allergies?: antihistamines
16. Which of the following is a component of the quadruple aim, which drives value-
based care?: improved patient outcomes
17. A patient with a chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to
the strain it puts on the kidneys. This is an example of which of the
following?: contraindication (a symptom or condition that makes a particular treatment
or medication inadvisable or even dangerous)
18. A pediatrician prescribes a medication for a 5 year old child, with the dosage listed
as "xmg/kg/day, divided over 3 doses a day." Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take to determine how much medication
the child should receive per dose?: convert the child's weight to kilograms
, .
19. Which of the following is the first step a patient who has stage 1 chronic kidney
disease should take to adapt to their diet?: limit sodium
20. Which of the following forms of medication are delivered orally?: lozenges
21. Which of the following does the root word dermat refer to?: skin
22. Which of the following diseases is a patient referring to if they say, "Lou
Gehrig's disease"?: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
23. Which of the following is a bone of the lower extremities?: metatarsals
24. In which of the following stages of development is the goal to achieve a balance
between concern for the next generation and being self absorbed?-
: Generativity vs. Stagnation
25. Which of the following can be diagnosed during a colonoscopy?: diverticulosis 26.
Which of the following describes the position of the head to the chest when a person
is in the anatomical position?: superior
27. According to the Joint Commision's "Do not use list", which of the following should
never be abbreviated?: medication names
28. Which of the following is a helpful accommodation for a patient who has partial
vision loss?: large print materials
29. Which of the following is a symptom of shingles?: blistering rash
30. Which of the following defense mechanisms is a patient engaging in if they state,
"the lab must have mixed up the samples. I don't have diabetes?": denial
1. Which of the following is also a naturally occurring hormone in the brain that is
related to sleep?: melatonin
2. Albuterol (Proventil HFA) is an example of which of the following medications?:
bronchodilator
3. Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?: honey
4. Which of the following schedules of controlled medications can be prescribed with
up to a year's worth of refills, if authorized by the provider?: schedule V
5. A patient calls in with a question about one of the medications but does not
remember the name of the medication and states, "it's a small, oval shaped pink pill"
The patient's medical record indicates they are currently taking ten medications. Which
of the following actions should the assistant take?: consult the
Physician's Desk Reference for clarification
6. Which of the following is an impact of patient portals?: increased transparency
7. How often should medication allergies be discussed with a patient?: every visit
8. Which of the statements describes a patient-centered medical home
(PCMH)?: it is a care delivery model supported by an interdisciplinary team and led by a
primary care provider
(PCP)
9. Which of the following is a warning sign for anorexia and should be reported to a
provider immediately?: excessive exercising
10. Which of the following responsibilities is appropriate for a ma who works in an
administrative capacity?: collecting copays
, .
11. Which of the following is considered an injectable parenteral route of medication
administration?: subcutaneous
12. Which of the following actions describes the medical assistant's role in confirming
"the right medication," in terms of medication administration?: stating the name of the
medication, who ordered it, and the intended effect of the medication
13. To which of the following allied health professionals should a medical assistant
initiate a referral to for a provider who has ordered support to assist with improving a
patient's range of motion?: physical therapist
14. Which of the following actions of pharmacokinetics is most impacted by age?:
metabolism
15 Which of the following medication classifications should be used for a patient who is
experiencing seasonal allergies?: antihistamines
16. Which of the following is a component of the quadruple aim, which drives value-
based care?: improved patient outcomes
17. A patient with a chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to
the strain it puts on the kidneys. This is an example of which of the
following?: contraindication (a symptom or condition that makes a particular treatment
or medication inadvisable or even dangerous)
18. A pediatrician prescribes a medication for a 5 year old child, with the dosage listed
as "xmg/kg/day, divided over 3 doses a day." Which of the following
actions should the medical assistant take to determine how much medication
the child should receive per dose?: convert the child's weight to kilograms
, .
19. Which of the following is the first step a patient who has stage 1 chronic kidney
disease should take to adapt to their diet?: limit sodium
20. Which of the following forms of medication are delivered orally?: lozenges
21. Which of the following does the root word dermat refer to?: skin
22. Which of the following diseases is a patient referring to if they say, "Lou
Gehrig's disease"?: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
23. Which of the following is a bone of the lower extremities?: metatarsals
24. In which of the following stages of development is the goal to achieve a balance
between concern for the next generation and being self absorbed?-
: Generativity vs. Stagnation
25. Which of the following can be diagnosed during a colonoscopy?: diverticulosis 26.
Which of the following describes the position of the head to the chest when a person
is in the anatomical position?: superior
27. According to the Joint Commision's "Do not use list", which of the following should
never be abbreviated?: medication names
28. Which of the following is a helpful accommodation for a patient who has partial
vision loss?: large print materials
29. Which of the following is a symptom of shingles?: blistering rash
30. Which of the following defense mechanisms is a patient engaging in if they state,
"the lab must have mixed up the samples. I don't have diabetes?": denial
