Question 1

Which of the following does an EMR prescription program NOT perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prints a list of medications being taken by the patient 
B)  Determines the number of prescription refills 
C)  Reduces the amount of time needed to prescribe and refill medication 
D)  Transmits the prescription electronically to the patient's pharmacy 
A)  Prints a list of medications being taken by the patient 
B)  Determines the number of prescription refills 
C)  Reduces the amount of time needed to prescribe and refill medication 
D)  Transmits the prescription electronically to the patient's pharmacy B

Question 2

Medical Office Clinical Procedures

Accepted Answer

not answered

Question 3

What is the abbreviation for immediately?

Accepted Answer

A)  ASA 
B)  STAT 
C)  NPO 
D)  Prn 
A)  ASA 
B)  STAT 
C)  NPO 
D)  Prn B

Question 4

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Cardiac glycoside

Accepted Answer

A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies 
A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Question 5

Which of the following helps to reduce the pain of an IM injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Telling the patient to breathe deeply 
B)  Inserting the needle quickly into the patient's skin 
C)  Holding the needle steady after inserting it 
D)  Withdrawing the needle at the same angle as that used for insertion 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Telling the patient to breathe deeply 
B)  Inserting the needle quickly into the patient's skin 
C)  Holding the needle steady after inserting it 
D)  Withdrawing the needle at the same angle as that used for insertion 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

A subcutaneous injection is given into what type of tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat 
B)  Muscle 
C)  Connective tissue 
D)  Dermal tissue 
A)  Fat 
B)  Muscle 
C)  Connective tissue 
D)  Dermal tissue

Question 7

The study of drugs is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharmacy 
B)  Immunology 
C)  Pharmacology 
D)  Mycology 
A)  Pharmacy 
B)  Immunology 
C)  Pharmacology 
D)  Mycology

Question 8

What angle of needle insertion should be used to administer an IM injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-15 degrees 
B)  45 degrees 
C)  90 degrees 
D)  Parallel to the skin 
A)  10-15 degrees 
B)  45 degrees 
C)  90 degrees 
D)  Parallel to the skin

Question 9

The patient's forearm should be held taut while administering the Mantoux test to

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent the needle from entering a blood vessel 
B)  Prevent an allergic reaction from occurring 
C)  Reduce the incidence of a false-positive test result 
D)  Permit easier insertion of the needle 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Prevent the needle from entering a blood vessel 
B)  Prevent an allergic reaction from occurring 
C)  Reduce the incidence of a false-positive test result 
D)  Permit easier insertion of the needle 
E)  All of the above

Question 10

The term parenteral refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  Sites located outside the gastrointestinal tract 
B)  Intramuscular injection sites 
C)  Administration of medication PO 
D)  Topical administration of medication 
A)  Sites located outside the gastrointestinal tract 
B)  Intramuscular injection sites 
C)  Administration of medication PO 
D)  Topical administration of medication

Question 11

Define basic units of measurement in metric, apothecary, and household systems

Accepted Answer

The metric, apothecary, and household sy

Question 12

What is the name of a drug preparation that is applied externally to produce a feeling of heat or warmth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spirit 
B)  Ointment 
C)  Liniment 
D)  Tincture 
A)  Spirit 
B)  Ointment 
C)  Liniment 
D)  Tincture

Question 13

The purpose of aspirating when administering an injection is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent air bubbles from entering the tissues 
B)  Ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel 
C)  Reduce patient discomfort 
D)  Prevent tissue damage 
A)  Prevent air bubbles from entering the tissues 
B)  Ensure that the needle is not in a blood vessel 
C)  Reduce patient discomfort 
D)  Prevent tissue damage

Question 14

An allergy skin test that is positive results in

Accepted Answer

A)  Localized itching, erythema, induration 
B)  Generalized edema 
C)  Wheezing, rash, watery eyes 
D)  Localized bruising of the skin 
A)  Localized itching, erythema, induration 
B)  Generalized edema 
C)  Wheezing, rash, watery eyes 
D)  Localized bruising of the skin

Question 15

Which of the following is assigned by the pharmaceutical company that first develops a drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chemical name 
B)  Official name 
C)  Generic name 
D)  Brand name 
A)  Chemical name 
B)  Official name 
C)  Generic name 
D)  Brand name

Question 16

Medical Terminology

Accepted Answer

The answer of Medical Terminology...

Question 17

Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used to treatment in each

Accepted Answer

The relationship between anatomy and phy

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason for charting the location of the injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  To avoid injecting the medication into a major nerve or blood vessel 
B)  To avoid overuse of a site if the patient requires more than one injection 
C)  To locate the site if test results need to be read at a later date 
D)  To provide a reference point if a problem results at the injection site 
A)  To avoid injecting the medication into a major nerve or blood vessel 
B)  To avoid overuse of a site if the patient requires more than one injection 
C)  To locate the site if test results need to be read at a later date 
D)  To provide a reference point if a problem results at the injection site

Question 19

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Corticosteroid

Accepted Answer

A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies 
A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Question 20

Match each drug category with its definition.
-Analgesic (opioid)

Accepted Answer

A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies 
A) Used to manage high blood pressure 
B) Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate 
C) Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response 
D) Neutralizes gastric acid to relieve gastric pain and irritation 
E) Removes excess fluid from the body by increasing urine output
F)Relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
G)Used to prevent or relieve coughs
H)Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract
I)Kills or inhibits growth of bacteria
J)Used to relieve constipation
K)Used to lower cholesterol
L)Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
M)Promotes sleep by CNS depression
N)Used to manage moderate-to-severe pain
O)Inhibits ovulation
P)Relieves symptoms associated with allergies

Exam 26: Administration of Medication and Intravenous Therapy

Which of the following does an EMR prescription program NOT perform?

Medical Office Clinical Procedures

What is the abbreviation for immediately?

Match each drug category with its definition. -Cardiac glycoside

Which of the following helps to reduce the pain of an IM injection?

A subcutaneous injection is given into what type of tissue?

The study of drugs is known as

What angle of needle insertion should be used to administer an IM injection?

The patient's forearm should be held taut while administering the Mantoux test to

The term parenteral refers to

Define basic units of measurement in metric, apothecary, and household systems

What is the name of a drug preparation that is applied externally to produce a feeling of heat or warmth?

The purpose of aspirating when administering an injection is to

An allergy skin test that is positive results in

Which of the following is assigned by the pharmaceutical company that first develops a drug?

Medical Terminology

Describe the relationship between anatomy and physiology of all body systems and medications used to treatment in each

Which of the following is NOT a reason for charting the location of the injection?

Match each drug category with its definition. -Corticosteroid

Match each drug category with its definition. -Analgesic (opioid)

The Health Care System

The Professional Medical Assistant

Ethics and Law for the Medical Office

Interacting With Patients

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Medical Asepsis and the Osha Standard

Sterilization and Disinfection

Vital Signs

The Physical Examination

Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures

Physical Agents to Promote Tissue Healing

The Gynecologic Examination and Prenatal Care

The Pediatric Examination

Minor Office Surgery

Cardiopulmonary Procedures

Specialty Examinations and Procedures: Colon Procedures, Male Reproductive Health, and Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Hematology

Blood Chemistry and Immunology

Medical Microbiology

Emergency Medical Procedures

The Medical Record

Patient Reception

Medical Office Computerization

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments

Medical Records Management

Written Communications

Mail

Managing Practice Finances

Medical Coding

Medical Insurance

Billing and Collections

The Medical Assistant As Office Manager

Emergency Protective Practices for the Medical Office

Obtaining Employment

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