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AMCA-MAC Exam Study GuideWhat drug enhances the effect of another drug: - -synergistic
-The normal volume of urine produced by an adult in 24 hour period
generally does not exceed: - -2000mL
-A 24 hour specimen would be an example of a: - -Time Specimen
-What is the name of the law that protects health care workers who give aid
during the time of an accident: - -Good Samaritan Law
-All pathogens are - -microbes that can cause disease
-Two employees discussing a patient diagnosis on a hospital elevator with
other people present is a violation of - -Patient Confidentiality
-When using a No.10 envelop, where should the address be placed - -10
lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left edge of the envelope
-cellular respiration - -mitochondria
-Somatic tremor is the result of - -muscle movement
-There are two types of civil actions against healthcare providers for injuries
resulting from health care. The first one is lack of informed and the second
one is - -Violation of continued care plan
-A patients weight should be listed in the patients chart nearest - -1/4
pound
-Co insurance is calculated based on - -percentage of a charge
-Collection devices used in skin punctures are called - -Capillary tubes
-Which of the following is correct regarding contact transmission - -It
involves contaminated instruments,needles, or contaminated hands that are
not washed
-Which of the following blood pressure reading would be considered stage 1
- -148/96
-Which of the following procedures can be performed by a medical assistant
- -Intramuscular injection
, -MSDS information includes - -a table of the chemical elements
-A baby's pulse and respirations are - -faster than an adults
-A patient is having a seizure. Which of the following is most appropriate
step for the medical assistant to take to protect the patient - -Loosen
clothing around the patients neck
-What is the best location to check the pulse of an adult who is unconscious
and not breathing? - -At the carotid artery of the neck
-Asprin and acetaminophen are examples of - -Analgesics and antipyretics
-Mr.Matthews called the office to get the test results for his wife Martha.
What should the medical assistant do - -Check the medical record to see if
Mr.Matthews is authorized to have this information on Mrs.Matthews HIPPA
form, if so then release the information.
-A round, raised skin lesion with itching is a positive sign of a reaction to
allergic testing is a - -Wheal
-When a person stays in the same position all the time,pressure causes the
skin to - -Weaken and become necrotic
-SOAP is an acronym for - -subjective, objective, assessment, plan
-What is the process used to wash and remove blood and tissue from
medical instruments called - -Sanitization
-Dr.Jones and Dr.Brown decide to share a practice together, they share
patients,expenses,profit and assests. which type of medical practice is this? -
-Group Practice
-Every prescription for a controlled substance requires the physicians
signature and a __________ number - -DEA
-Which of the following drug administration routes is the most appropriate
for a patient who has nausea and vomiting - -Rectal
-A normal resting heart rate for a average adult is - -60-100 bpm
-The national health insurance plan for americans age 65 and older is - -
Medicare
-A patient came into the doctors office with chest pain and shortness of
breath. Which position is the best to help him/her breath better - -Fowlers
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