which of the following is considered a parasitic infection?
malaria
aspirin and acetaminophen are examples of
analgesics and antipyretics
Demerol 75mg, I’m every 4 hours, as needed for severe pain, is what type of medication order?
PRN
This unit in the hospital is run by physicians and expert in the field of musculoskeletal disorders of bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, identify this department.
Rhemautology
MSDS information includes
general and emergency information
The physician prescribes a buccal medication. The medical assistant should instruct the patient to test for levels of iron in the blood?
place the medication between the lower teeth and cheek the one collected in the tube that contains EDTA
Which of the following is the best specimen to test for levels of iron in the blood?
the one collected in the tube that contains EDTA Microbes that can cause disease
All pathogens are
Microbes that can cause disease
every prescription for a controlled substances requires the physicians signature and a ________ number?
DEA
when using a No. 10 envelope, where should the address be placed?
10 lines down from the top and 2 inches from the left of the edge of the envelope.
what drug test prevents the action of another drug or chemical?
antagonist
co-insurance is calculated based on a:
percentage of charge
muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit two actions
flexion and extension
A structure that is composed of two or more tissue type is called a/an
organ
cellular respiration is a function of the
Mitochondria
somatic tremor is the result of
Muscle movement
the smallest structural unit of the nervous system is the
neuron
a patient came into the doctors office with chest pain and shortness of breath. Which position is the best to help him breathe better?
fowler’s
The primary function of the nervous system is
to detect changes in the internal and external environment and respond appropriately
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?
acromelagy
the functional unit of the kidney is the
Nephron
which of the following types of gloves can be decontaminated and reused if they show no signs of deterioration after use?
Utility
after obtaining an ECG tracing, medical assistant would be expected to?
observe the tracing for quality and decide if an other tracing maybe required
there are two types of of civil actions healthcare providers for injuries resulting from healthcare providers for injuries resulting from health care, the first one is lack of informed consent and the second one is:
violation of standard care
dr. Jones and dr. Brown decide to share a practice. Together, they share patients, expenses, profits and assets. Which type of medical practice is this?
Group practice
what is the appropriate test used for heparin therapy?
APPT
A provider withdraws from the care pf patient without reasonable notice of discharge is considered
abandoment
which agency regulates the controlled substances act?
DEA
Defamation through spoken statements is known as:
slander
insulin syringes are calibrated in:
units
which of the following is not true regarding HIPPA laws?
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