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MedCA Medical Assistant Ch 1 Exam Questions and Answers
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MedCA Medical Assistant Ch 1 ExamVital signs - Answer -Routine tasks for the medical assistant.
Physician - Answer -medical doctor. may decide on the amount of appropriate aid
needed from the medical assistant
Back and Joints - Answer -Caring for a bed-ridden patient in a clinical setting may
include providing support of these areas to prevent strain.
Prescriptions - Answer -In order for patients to obtain certain medications, these are
written by physicians.
Abused - Answer -because they are considered to be controlled substances .The
distribution of and access to certain medications is restricted by state and federal laws
and can lead to them being....
Enteral administration - Answer -Orally
Topical - Answer -means onto the skin (epicutaneous)
Analgesics - Answer -medications used to alleviate pain
Antianxiety drugs - Answer -medications to suppress anxiety and relax muscles
Parentenal administration - Answer -means that a medication is given into the veins
Diuretics - Answer -medications administered to increase urine secretion in order to rid
the body of excess water and salt
laxatives - Answer -medications or foods given to stimulate bowel movements
Subcutaneous administration - Answer -administration of a drug into the layer of
connective tissue beneath the skin
HMO - Answer -A group plan offering prepaid medical care to its members
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