AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE
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AMCA CERTIFICATION
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AMCA CERTIFICATION
AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE
1. Malaria
2. Analgesics and
antipyretics
3. PRN
4. Rheumatology
5. General and
emergency infor-
mation
6. Place the med-
ication between
the lower teeth
and cheek
1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infec-
tion?
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AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE
1. Malaria 1) Which of the following is considered a parasitic infec-
tion?
A. Lyme disease
B. Rabies
C. Ringworm
D. Malaria
2. Analgesics and 2) Aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of:
antipyretics A. Analgesics and antipyretics
B. Antitussives and decongestants
C. Antihistamines and antiemetics
D. Antidotes and antibiotics
3. PRN 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
4. Rheumatology 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
5. General and 5) MSDS information includes:
emergency infor- A. Table of chemical elements
mation B. Product manufacturing conditions
C. General and emergency information
D. Information on competitor products
6. Place the med- 6) The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The
ication between medical assistant should instruct the patient to:
the lower teeth A. Place the medication between the lower teeth and
and cheek cheek
B. Chew the medication and swallow it
,AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST - MEDICAL ASSISTING STUDY GUIDE
C. Place the medication under the tongue
D. Dissolve the medication in water and drink it
7. The one col- 7) Which of the following is the best specimen to test for
lected in the levels of iron in the blood?
tube that con- A. The one collected in a tube that contains sodium citrate
tains EDTA 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
8. Microbes that 8) All pathogens are:
can cause dis- A. Microorganisms that live in soil
ease B. Microbes that can cause disease
C. Communicable microorganisms
D. Normal bacteria found on skin
9. DEA 9) Every prescription for a controlled substance requires
the physicians signature and a number?
A. FDA
B. DEA
C.EPA
D.CDC
10. Antagonist 11) What drug prevents the action of another drug or
chemical?
A. Trade
B. Narcotic
C. Synergist
D. Antagonist
11. 10 lines down 10) When using a No. 10 envelope, where should the
from the top and address be placed?
2 inches from the A. 10 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left
left of the edge of edge of the envelope
the envelope B. 14 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left
edge of the envelope
C. 10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left
edge of the envelope
D. 14 lines down from the top and 4 inches from the left
edge of the envelope
,12. Percentage of 12) Co-insurance is calculated based on a:
charge A. A capitation rate
B. Percentage of charge
C. A fixed charge for each visit
D. Number of policy holders in the plan
13. Flexion and ex- 13) Muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions:
tension A. Adduction and lateral rotation
B. Medical rotation and extension
C. Adduction and Abduction
D. Flexion and extension
14. Organ 14) A structure that is composed of two or more tissue
types is called a/an:
A. System
B. Organism
C. Organ
D. Cell
15. Mitochondria 15) Cellular respiration is a function of the:
A. Cell membrane
B. Mitochondria
C. Golgi apparatus
D. Nucleus
16. Muscle move- 16) Somatic tremor is the result of:
ment A. Muscle movement
B. Loose sensors
C. Unequal amounts of electrolytes
D. Improper standardization of the instrument
17. Neuron 17) The smallest structural unit of the nervous system is
the:
A. Spinal cord
B. Neurofibrils
C. Neuron
D. Supine
18. Fowler's
, 18) A patient came into the doctor's office with chest pain
and shortness of breath. which position is the best to help
him breathe better?
A. Lithotomy
B. Prone
C. Fowler's
D. Supine
19. To detect 19) The primary function of the nervous system is:
changes in the A. To protect deep organs
internal and ex- B. To cleanse the blood of pathogens
ternal environ- C. To detect changes in the internal and external environ-
ment and re- ment and respond appropriately
spond appropri- D. To provide body support and levers for muscle action
ately
20. Acromegaly 20) Mr. Smith is suffering from an enlargement of the
bones in the entire skull as well as in the hands and feet,
in addition to thickening of the skin. Which of the following
conditions is Mr. Smith suffering from?
A. Addison's
B. Cushing's
C. Acromegaly
D. Cretinism
21. Nephron 21) The functional unit of the kidney is the:
A. Nephron
B. Ureter
C. Urethra
D. Bladder
22. Utility 22) Which of the following types of gloves can be deconta-
minated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration
after use?
A. Disposable
B. Utility
C. Sterile
D. Examination
23.
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