Medical Assistant Final Exam

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Which responsibility is appropriate for a medical assistant in an administrative role?

• Performing an EKG
• Preparing medications
• Obtaining vital signs
• Collecting copays

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Collecting copays

Front

Medication classification for seasonal allergies: Antihypertensives, Antihistamines, Diuretics, Antipyretics

Back

Antihistamines

Front

A patient with chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to the strain it puts on the kidneys. This is an example of which of the following?

Back

Contraindication

Front

Which action of pharmacokinetics is most impacted by age? Options: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion

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Metabolism

Front

Which supplement is a naturally occurring hormone in the brain related to sleep? Options: Gingko biloba, Willow bark, Melatonin, Black cohosh

Back

Melatonin

Front

Which of the following is a warning sign for anorexia and should be reported to a provider immediately?

• Weight loss of at least 5%
• Increased frequency of menstrual periods
• Buying and consuming large amounts of food
• Excessive exercising

Back

Excessive exercising

Front

Which of the following is considered an injectable parenteral route of medication administration? Options: Subcutaneous, Oral, Topical, Vaginal

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Subcutaneous

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Which of the following forms of medication are delivered orally? Foams, Mist, Lozenges, Powders

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Lozenges

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A pediatrician prescribes a medication for a 5-year-old child, with the dosage listed as "x mg/kg/day, divided over 3 doses a day." What should the medical assistant do to determine the medication per dose?

Back

Convert the child's weight to kilograms.

Front

Which abbreviation indicates a heart attack? CVA, BP, PVD, MI

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MI