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The threat of touching someone is called
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assault
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Which of the following terms refers to a condition of insufficent blood-clotting cells?
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thrombocytopenia
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Which of the following does not represent carbohydrates?
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fish
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According to Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, most individuals who experience the impending death of a loved one will initially experience which of the following emotions as part of the grieving process?
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denial
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Which of the following refers to the portion of the brain resposible for balance and movement?
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Cerebellum
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The artery that carries oxygenated blood to the body pumped from the left ventricle is called the what?
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aorta
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Therapeutic communication differs from normal, everyday communication in that it
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involves special skills
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Which of the following is the term for "fast heartbeat"?
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Tachycardia
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A nedical assiatant would use word processing software to create which of the following?
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Transcription
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Before seeing a physican, patients should not have to wait longer than
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15 to 20 minutes
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An outguide is a (an)
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place marker
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Before choosing to which facility to refer a patient, always verify the patient's
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Insurance
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When opening and processing mail, the medical assistant should consider what as a fifth priority?
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Magazines and newspapers
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All filing equipment must be located
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in a secure area
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A disadvantage of the wave scheduling system is that
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patients become annoyed because they have appointments at the same time
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A record of all employees and their earnings, deductions, and other information is called
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employee financial listing
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The policy section of the policy and procedures manual includes the
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office hours
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Which of the following reflects the ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine?
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Specific Gravity
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Which of the following actions should the medical assistant NOT take when preparing the patient for an exam?
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Reassure the patient that everything will be okay
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Tympanic thermometers are used to measure temperature in/on the
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ear
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The physician asks the medical assistant to give Ativan 2 mg to the patient. A vial reads 1 mg per 1 mL. Which of the following doses would the medical assistant administer?
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2 mL
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Symptoms of shock include
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hypotension and a weak thready pulse
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A wound that does not heal as expected due to infection is said to heal by
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second intention
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Which of the following represents the morphology of cocci bacteria?
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Spherical
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The three most important factors in performing a hand wash are
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friction, soap, and warm running water
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When an elderly patient in a crowded waiting room falls unconscious, a medical's assistant's first action should be to
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check the patient's airway
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If the physician is performing a routine bimanual pelvic exam, which of the following will the medical assistant have assistant have available?
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Exam gloves and water-soluble lubricant
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Which of the following is the plural for "bursa"?
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Bursae
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What is the combining form meaning "disease"?
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path/o
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Which is the best description of a nullipara?
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A woman who never gave birth to a live child
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Which of the following diseases involves incomplete expansion of the lung?
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Atelectasis
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Which hormone is not secreted by the anterior pituitary?
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Melatonin
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
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Formation of insulin
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A) Formation of bile
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A major function of the large intestine is to
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reabsorb water
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Where is the blood filtered in the kidney?
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Bowman's capsule
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Urine that contains blood is called?
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hematuria
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Sperm are produced in the
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seminiferous tubules
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The structure resposible for the production of progesterone to maintain the pregnancy until the placenta forms is the
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corpus luteum
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The body system primarily responsible for protection from foreign invaders is the
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lymphatic
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Which of the following would NOT be found on the ventral side of the body?
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knuckles of hand
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A) nose
B) knuckles of hand C) navel D) patella E) palm of hand |
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The document that represents the wishes of an individual regarding end-of-lif treatment is called a/an
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living will
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A state statute that outlines the requirements to practice medicine, licensure requirements, and guideline for revocation or suspension of licensure is
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Medical Practice Act
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The statue that protects healthcare givers when providing emergency care within their scope of ability is the
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Good Samaritain Act
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Which of the following is NOT a licensed healthcare worker?
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Medical Assistant
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A)Pharmacist
B) Social Worker C) Nurse D) Medical Assistant E) Physician |
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CLIA is the abbreviation for
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Clinical Lab Improvement Act
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Which type of appointment scheduling is most likely to be used for short patient visits in an office with multiple practitioners?
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double-booking
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Who completes the neccesary paperwork for the insurance company on a referral?
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Medical Assistant
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A numeric filing system
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may include portions of the patient's social security number
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The policy and procedures manual is written jointly by
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the physician and the staff
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Which of the following is an output device?
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monitor
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A) scanner
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A drug may have several names but only one what?
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generic name
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Controlled substances
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All of the above
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A) can be abused or cause dependency
B) have limits on who can buy or sell them C) must have the physican's DEA number on the perscription D) All of the above |
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The four main drug actions are slowing cell functions, destroying cells, replacing substances and
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speeding up cell processes
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The effects of Tetracycline are ecreased when it is taken with
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milk and milk products
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Before a healthcare worker gives a patient iodine as a contrast material for a procedure, ask the patient if an allergy to which of the following occurs?
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shellfish
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When one drug modifies the action of another drug, it is called a
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drug interaction
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Medicine ordered from the pharmacy and received is marked 0.5 g. This is the same as
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500 milligrams
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The doctor ordered one teaspoon of Pepto-Bismol for your patient. You do not have a teaspoon on hand to measure it, but you do have a medicine glass marked in milliliters. So you give the patient
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5 ml.
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One quart is equivelent to
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32 oz.
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The doctor orders 250 mg of Erythromycin. The pharmacy sends up a bottle of 50 mg tablets. How many tablets will you give?
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5
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An ointment can be instilled in the eyes only if
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it is labeled "Sterile-Ophthalmic Use"
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Enteric-coated capsules or tablets dissolve in the
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intestine
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A medication order must always be
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signed by the physician
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Medication abbreviations for how often a drug is given include
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p.r.n., q.h., q.o.d., q.i.d
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Unit dose packages
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are safer because thee is no drug handling involved
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Controlled substances are counted and signed for when?
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At the beginning of each shift
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A deficiency of Vitamin D causes
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rickets
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The vitamin necessary for vision is
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Vitamin A
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A deficiency of vitamin B1 causes
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tingling and numbness in extremities
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An adequate intake of Vitamin A prevents
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night blindness
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The function of Vitamin D is
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the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth
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An agent that inhibits the growth or multiplication of bacteria is
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disinfectant
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Tiny one-celled plants and animals are
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microorganism
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A patient has been on penicillin for 9 days. You notice that his tongue is taking on a black, furry appearance, which signals a mouth infection. This is an example of
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superinfection
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Gram-staining and culture and sensitivity tests are ways to
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identify the germ causing a particular infection and find a drug that kills a particular pathogen
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Contact precautions are used in
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herpes simplex
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The microbials that carry the greatest risk for superinfection are the
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tetracyclines
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An alteration in the patient's perception of or sensitivity to sound is
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conductive hearing loss
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As a result of the aging process, the sclera becomes
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yellow
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A bacterial infection of the eyelid that causes crusting, redness, and irritation is
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blepharitis
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Photophobia is
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an extreme sensitivity to light
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The signs of skin inflammation are swelling, warmth to the touch, pain, and
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redness
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Normal body temperture is approximately
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98.6 F
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Greasy scales are a sign of
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seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff
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hydrocortisone, betametasone, Aristocort, and Cordran are examples of what?
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topical anti-inflammatory drugs (corticosteroids)
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The word 'articular' means
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pertaining to a joint
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'Trichoid' means resembling
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hair
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Sagittal plane divides the body into
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left and right halves
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The prefix -ambi means
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both
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What is contained in the nucleus of a cell and regulated the cell's activities?
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DNA
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The prefix ab- means
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away from
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The suffix -ase means
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enzyme
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Colpectomy is the excision of the
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vagina
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Mitosis is what?
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type of cell division
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Tetracyclines are
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bacteriostatic antibiotics
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An abnormal decrease in depth and rate of respiration is known as
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hypopnea
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An area of necrotic tissue that has been invaded by bacteria is known as
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gangrene
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Priviledged communication is
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information held confidential within a protected relationship such as between patient and physician or between lawyer and client
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What cell releases histamine?
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Basophils
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The prefix retro- means
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behind
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The most common site for cancer incidence in males is
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prostate
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Protection against disease is called
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prophylaxis
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Which of the following types of bacteria is arranged in clusters?
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Staphylococci
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What includes assault, defamation, and invasion of privacy?
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Intentional torts
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Combining form ren/o refers to
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kidney
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Carbohydrate is sored in the liver as
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glycogen
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A type of cholesterol that may put patients at risk of heart disease is called
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Low-density lipoprotein
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What is derived from animal sources and are usually solid at room temperture?
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saturated fats
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Sexually Transmitted Disease abbreviation is
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STD
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Cystalgia is pain in the
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baldder
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Which abbreviation refers to the left ear?
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AS
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A condition characterized by extra fingers or toes is called
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polydactyly
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The shoulder blade is known as the
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scapula
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A type of trial in which the verdict is decided by the judge is called
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bench
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What is controlled by T cells when it is highly changed after exposure to a pathogen is?
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Specific immune response
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Angioplasty is defined as
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Surgical repair of a blood vessel
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Vitamin B9 deficiency may result in which of the following
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Spina Bifidia
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What is the combining form that means eye?
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ocul/o, ophthalm/o
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What does an antihypertensive drug do?
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prevents and controls high blood pressure
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Res ipsa loquitur means?
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"The master speaks for itself"
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What nutrient helps prevent edema?
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proteins
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Beriberi may be caused by a lack or deficiency of
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Thiamine
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Biotin is also called
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Vitamin H
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Which vitamin deficiency can cause scurvy
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Vitamin C
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What carries impulses from the spinal cord and the brain to muscles and glands?
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motor neurons
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What is the abbreviation for "after meals"
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pc
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Professional negligence is also called
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malpractice
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The drug of choice for Lyme Disease is
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Tetracycline
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What part of brain is responsible for language communication?
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Wernicke's area
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Cancer of the bone marrow is called?
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Leukemia
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Any infection or inflammation of the membranes covering the brain or spinal cord is called
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Meningitis
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Zolpidem is used
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For the treatment of insomnia and for sedation of elderly individuals
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The prefix hypo- means
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below
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What is one possible cause of Buerger's disease?
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A long period of smoking tobacco
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The study of drugs and their actions in the body is called
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Pharmacology
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A drug that has no pharmacologic activity because it contains no active ingredients is known as
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placebo
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Lomotil is an example of a Schedule what drug?
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V
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When is it legal to release medical information about a patient?
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When a release of the information is ordered by a subpoena
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What kind of situation does consent to allow touching, examinations, or treatment by medcally authorized personnel is waived?
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emergency situation
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The suffix -penia means
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abnormal reduction
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Something of value that is bargained for in a contract is called
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consideration
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Which factors might affect a drug's effect on the patient?
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tolerance, age, percentage of body fat
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What is the role of thr umbilical vein in fetal circulation?
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Transports oxygen from the placenta to the fetus
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The site of maturation for T lympathocytesis the
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Thymus
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A one-sided relationship in which one member benefits and the other is unaffected is called
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commensalism
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Costectomy means excision of a
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rib
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Costectomy means excision of a
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rib
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How can you communicate to a patient that his or her main idea was understood
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By restating what the patient has said
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How can you communicate to a patient that his or her main idea was understood
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By restating what the patient has said
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"Bacteriostatic" mans
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Inhibiting bacterial growth
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"Bacteriostatic" mans
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Inhibiting bacterial growth
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The unauthorized disclosure of client information is called?
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Invasion of Privacy
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The unauthorized disclosure of client information is called?
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Invasion of Privacy
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Hydrophobia is also called
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Rabies
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Hydrophobia is also called
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Rabies
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Lithiasis refers to
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the formation or presence of stones
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Susan, the new medical assistant, reported to work on her first day and made a mistake in copying some files that her supervisor, John, asked for. When John learned of Susan's mistake, he angrily blurted out that women are always more trouble than they are worth. John was exhibiting
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Gender bias
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What is part of the patient's bill of rights?
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Patient has the right to refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law, right to know if treatment is experimental, and a right to expect reasonable continuity of care
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The abbreviation Tx means
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Treatment
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A time when signs and symptoms stop is known as
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Remission
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Vitamin D deficiency may cause
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Rickets
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Formation and excretion of sweat is called
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Hydrosis
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Quinidine is
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an antiarrhythmic drug and is used in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia
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Blaming one's problems on others is a form of
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projection
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What type of drug is Clemastine?
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antihistamine
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Mary is a patient at your medical office. The physician has asked you to explain an upcoming procedure to Mary, but Mary cannot see very well. What should you use?
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Use large print materials and sit close to the patient, speaking clearly. Make sure there is sufficient lighting in the room, and talk directly and honestly
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The treatment of terminally ill patients generally requires
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Pallative Care
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Motor neurons are also called
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Efferent neurons
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requires
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The records to be kept when drugs are dispensed and drugs be disposed of in the presence of a witness
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When dealing with a child, you should
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Work directly with child, without always communicating thought to the parents, explain procedure in simple terms, and allow the child to examine instruments
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The complete destruction of all microorganisms is called
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sterilization
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The combining form for the brain is
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encephal/o
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Drugs used to treat narcolepsy and hyperkinesis include
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Psychomotor stimulants
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As a good team worker, a medical assistant should
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Not gossip, be ready to compromise, and not adopt or perpetuate negative attitudes
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A 9 year old girl is picked up at the medical office by her father. Her parents are divorced, and her mother has legal custody. The father would like to see the girls medical records. Can he see the medical records?
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No, not without the mother's written consent
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The part of the perscription that contains the names and quantities of the ingredients is the
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Inscription
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What is the term for a drug that is mixed with water to form a milky liquid?
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Magma
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What defines "priviledge"?
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Authority granted to a physician by a hospital governing board to provide patient care in the hospital
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The alphabetical arrangement of manufactures is featured in whoch section of the Physicans Desk Reference (PDR)?
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White
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Cocaine is what schedule drug?
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Schedule II drug
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What should you do if the physcican get a call from another physician?
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Transfer the call to the physican if you can
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The loss of the sense of smell is known as
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Anosmia
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Legionnaires disease is a type of
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Pneumonia
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Degeneration of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves may be caused by
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Vitamin A deficiency
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A telephone inquiry about a bill should be handled by whom?
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By the medical assistant that answers the phone
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As a medical assistant, what should your goals be in patient education?
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to promote patient health by teaching healthful habits and practices such as proper diet and excercise, to help patients prevent injury, and to help patients visualize and upcoming procedure
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Which structures of the eye contains the photoreceptors (rods and cones)?
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Retina
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Which type of drug may be refilled five times in 6 months when authorized by the physician?
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Schedule IV drugs
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Carriers of pathogenic organisms are called
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vectors
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Which hormone prepares the uterus for pregnancy?
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Progesterone
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The plural of nucleus is
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nuclei
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What is the term for a group of people who are authorized by law to act as a single person
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Corporation
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Confidentiality may be waived
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when a waiver has been signed by the patient or legal guardian
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John Hopskins Medical Center calls to report that a patient whom your office referred there has undergone the needed surgery and doing well. How should you handle this call?
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Take the call yourself
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Immobility and consolidation of a joint due to disease, injury, or surgical procedure is called
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ankylosis
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According to Kubler-Ross, dying patients go through all of the following stages
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Isolation, depression, guilt and bargaining, and anger
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Who owns the medical records?
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The physician
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Chronic dilation and distention of the bronchial walls is called
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Bronchiectasis
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Which disease can result from antidiuretic hormone deficiency?
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Diabetes Insipidus
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Rapid movement of the eyeball is known as
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nystagmus
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Which suffix means "surgical repair"
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-plasty
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A patients failure to follow the physican's instructions may result in
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a premature termination of contract
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What abbreviation means "every two hours"
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q2h
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What body function does the hypothalamus control?
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body temperture, water balance, and sleep
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Which endocrine gland secretes cortisol?
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adrenal cortex
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Which law controls the distribution and use af all drugs with abuse potential?
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Controlled Substances Act of 1970
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What can be seen only with an electron microscope?
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Virus
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The combining form cutane/o means?
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skin
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Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
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type O
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Which of the following suffixes means pain?
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-algia
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Which blood type is considered to be the universal recipient?
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type AB
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Which of the following tumors consists of multiple cysts ("a bunch of grapes")?
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Hydatidiform mole
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Bleeding between menstrual periods is called?
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metrorrhagia
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The plural of atrium is
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atria
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Dermatitis is
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inflammation of the skin
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What drug types control nausea, vommitting, and motion sickness?
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Antiemetic
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In a malpractice suit that involves accidently injuring a patient during a surgical procedure, such as removing a healthy part
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The physican has the burden of proving innocence
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What microbes live only in the absence of oxygen?
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Obligate anaerobe
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Drugs with a low abuse potential that have an accepted medical use are classified as
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Schedule IV drugs
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Which of the following drugs prevent or inhibit sleep?
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Antihypnotic
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Which part of the ear detects motion and governs balance?
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Semicircular canal
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"Intercostal" means
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pertaining to an area between the ribs
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Koplik's spots in the mouth area are a sign of
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measles
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Valproic acid may be used to treat
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petit mal epilepsy
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Thrombolysis is
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the destruction of a clot
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Which of the following is usually the only symptom of cancer of the larynx?
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dysphonia
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When is a living will legal?
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If a patient is competent to create such a will and two witnesses sign it and attest to its accuracy
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When should you minimize backround noise when communicating with a patient?
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when dealing with a patient who has a hearing impairment
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Retinol is another name for
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Vitamin A
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Which act provides immunity from liability for any civil damages to volunteers at the scene of an accident
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Good Samartain Act
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Which of the following receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins?
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left atrium
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Absorbtion of Vitamin B12 requires
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Intrinsic factor
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Questions that require elaboration on the part of the patient are referred to as
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open-ended questions
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Which disease can be caused by excessive growth hormone in an adult?
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acromegaly
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When the eyeball is abnormally short, the condition is
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hyperopia
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Which condition of the eye may elevate pressure within the eye and cause blindness?
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glaucoma
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Which cancer is most easily diagnoised in the early stages?
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cervical cancer
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Which muscle extends the thigh?
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gluteus maximus
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The deltoid muscle may
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abduct the arm
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Iodine deficiency may cause
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goiter
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Where does protein synthesis occur?
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On ribosomes
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A term meaning "within a vein" is
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Intravenous
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Would major surgery require the patients written consent?
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Yes
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The statue of limitations limits
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The amount of time or deadline for filing a law suit or legal action
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Which transplant is also called an allograft?
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Homograft
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The second cervical vertebrae is called
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Axis
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Combining form pulmon/o means
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lungs
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What is controlled by the autonomic nervous system?
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Action of glands and action of the heart
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Substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria is called
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bacteriostatic
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What function does the midbrain control on the human body?
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Auditory and visual reflexes
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What is meant by "ectopic"?
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Misplaced
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"Dorsal" means
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Posterior
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Giardiasis is
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Infection of the small intestine, also called traveler's diarrhea
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What is a myelocele?
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Herniation of the spinal cord
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Prednisone is used in the treatment of what condition?
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Inflammatory conditions
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Leaving a patient's medical chart as well as the patient sign-in sheet plain view at the office might make you liable for what?
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Invasion of privacy and breaking patient-physician confidentiality
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The suffix that means "flow" or "discharge" is
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-rrhea
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