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AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL
ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A 2026|
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100%
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ACE YOUR GRADES.
1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - correct answer -
2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics - correct answer -
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3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain,
is what type of medication order?
A. Single
B. PRN
C. Stat
D. Routine - correct answer -
4) This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the
field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and
tendons, identify this department.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology - correct answer -
5) MSDS information includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products - correct answer -
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6) The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical
assistant should instruct the patient to:
A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
B. Chew the medication and swallow it
C. Place the medication under the tongue
D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it - correct answer -
7) Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of
iron in the blood?
A. The one collected in a tube that contains sodium citrate
B. The one collected in a microcuvette
C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a tube with no additive - correct answer -
8) All pathogens are:
A. Microorganisms that live in soil
B. Microbes that can cause disease
C. Communicable microorganisms
D. Normal bacteria found on skin - correct answer -
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9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the ph
f f f f f f f f
ysicians signature and a
f number? f f f
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
f
D.CDC - correct answer -
f f f f
10) When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be plac
f f f f f f f f f f f
ed?
A. 10 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the e
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
nvelope
B. 14 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the e
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
nvelope
C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the e
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
nvelope
D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the e
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
nvelope - correct answer -
f f f f
11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
f f f f f f f f f
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist - correct answer - f f f f
AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL
ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE - SET A 2026|
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100%
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria - correct answer -
2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics - correct answer -
, Page | 2
3) Demerol 75 mg, IM every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain,
is what type of medication order?
A. Single
B. PRN
C. Stat
D. Routine - correct answer -
4) This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and experts in the
field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and
tendons, identify this department.
A. Rheumatology
B. Obstetrics
C. Ophthalmology
D. Oncology - correct answer -
5) MSDS information includes:
A. Table of chemical elements
B. Product manufacturing conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products - correct answer -
, Page | 3
6) The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical
assistant should instruct the patient to:
A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek
B. Chew the medication and swallow it
C. Place the medication under the tongue
D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it - correct answer -
7) Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of
iron in the blood?
A. The one collected in a tube that contains sodium citrate
B. The one collected in a microcuvette
C. The one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
D. The one collected in a tube with no additive - correct answer -
8) All pathogens are:
A. Microorganisms that live in soil
B. Microbes that can cause disease
C. Communicable microorganisms
D. Normal bacteria found on skin - correct answer -
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9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the ph
f f f f f f f f
ysicians signature and a
f number? f f f
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
f
D.CDC - correct answer -
f f f f
10) When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be plac
f f f f f f f f f f f
ed?
A. 10 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the e
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
nvelope
B. 14 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the e
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
nvelope
C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the e
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
nvelope
D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left edge of the e
f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
nvelope - correct answer -
f f f f
11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
f f f f f f f f f
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist - correct answer - f f f f
