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- The following medication is prescribed for a patient: Erythromycin 500 mg bid x 7 days. The pharmacist has only the 250 mg dose in stock. How many 250 mg capsules will the pharmacist dispense to the patient?
A. Seven B. Fourteen C. Twenty-one D. Twenty-eight - ANSWER>>D
- Which of the following type of bacteria are spore-forming rods that are nonmotile and noncapsulate?
A. Streptococcus pneumoniae B. Clostridium perfringens C. Staphylococcus aureus D. Streptococcus pyogenes E. Corynebacterium diphtheriae - ANSWER>>B
- Prostate cancer is diagnosed in a fifty-eight-year-old man by biopsy. The tissue specimen is sent to a second laboratory for tests, and the results confirm the initial diagnosis. After receiving these results, the patient decides to seek the opinion of another physician. Which of the following defense mechanisms is the patient exhibiting?
A. Projection
B. Sublimation C. Denial D. Rationalization E. Repression - ANSWER>>C
- Which of the following instruments is used to examine the vagina?
A. Laparoscope B. Otoscope C. Speculum D. Cystoscope - ANSWER>>C
- Which of the following indicates a positive result of a tuberculin test?
A. Papules B. Pustules C. Infection D. Infraction E. Induration - ANSWER>>E
- The soleus muscle is located in which portion of the body?
A. Forearm B. Neck C. Abdomen D. Buttocks E. Leg - ANSWER>>E
- Vitamin A deficiency may cause
A. night blindness. B. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. C. hemorrhage.
D. Transfer the call to the nurse on duty before transferring it to the physician. E. Transfer the call to the physician if you can. - ANSWER>>E
- Which of the following is an inherited autosomal-recessive disorder of the exocrine glands?
A. Histoplasmosis B. Cystic fibrosis C. Emphysema D. Atelectasis E. Bronchiectasis - ANSWER>>B
- In pregnancy testing, which of the following substances may be found in the patient's urine?
A. Fluorescent treponemal antibody B. Human chorionic gonadotropin C. Follicle stimulating hormone D. Luteinizing hormone E. Thyroid stimulating hormone - ANSWER>>B
- A nine-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 girl's medical records. Can he see the medical records?
A. No, not without the mother's written consent B. Yes, if the girl gives him permission C. Yes, because he is the girl's father D. Yes, at the medical assistant's discretion - ANSWER>>A
- A patient's medical fees come to a total of $90 from a participating provider. What can you bill the patient if the
EOB lists the following itemization? Charges: $90, Not Eligible for Payment: $12, Allowed Charge: $78, Applied to Deductible: $30, Copayment: $10, Amount Due from Carrier: $38.
A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $ E. $10 - ANSWER>>B
- Which of the following techniques may prevent the extreme skin irritation and occasional discoloration caused by iron preparations?
A. Z-track method injection B. Deep IM injection C. IV injection D. Intradermal injection - ANSWER>>A
- The amount of money due from the subscriber to cover a portion of a bill is known as a(n)
A. explanation of benefits. B. utilization review. C. exclusion. D. copayment. - ANSWER>>D
- Which of the following checks can be accepted without risk?
A. A third-party check B. A check drawn on an out-of-town bank C. A check postdated five days D. A check predated twenty days - ANSWER>>D
E. All of these - ANSWER>>E
- Fasting specimens are preferred for which of the following tests?
A. Creatinine B. Hemoglobin C. Globulin D. Albumin E. Glucose - ANSWER>>E
- Which of the following envelope sizes is the most commonly used in the medical office?
A. Number 10 B. Number 7 C. Number 6 3/ D. Number 5 E. Both Number 10 and Number 6 3/4 - ANSWER>>E
- Who owns medical records?
A. The patient B. The physician C. The courts D. The legal guardian - ANSWER>>B
- The plural of nucleus is
A. nuclei. B. nucleuses. C. nuclea. D. nucleae. E. nucleus. - ANSWER>>A
- The destruction of pathogens by physical or chemical means is called
A. sterilization. B. disinfection. C. asepsis. D. auscultation. - ANSWER>>B
- Which of the following checks is available in foreign currency?
A. Money order B. Certified check C. Traveler's check D. Voucher check E. Cashier's check - ANSWER>>C
- Mary Jones 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 do?
A. Use large-print materials and sit close to the patient, speaking clearly. B. Make sure that there is sufficient lighting in the room. C. Talk directly and honestly. D. Make sure that there is sufficient lighting in the room AND talk directly and honestly. E. All of these - ANSWER>>E
- Which of the following determinants can measure the effectiveness of the billing system?
A. Collection summary B. Collection calls C. Collection letters
- Which of the following is included in the SOAP approach to documentation?
A. Applicable financial information B. Opinion of the medical assistant C. Problem D. System of conditions E. Plan of action - ANSWER>>E
- In which of the following conditions may HCG levels be higher?
A. First trimester of pregnancy B. Ectopic (tubal) pregnancy C. Hydatidiform mole D. Breast cancer E. All of these - ANSWER>>E
- What is the term for a group of people who are authorized by law to act as a single person?
A. Association B. Group practice C. Corporation D. Partnership E. Sole proprietorship - ANSWER>>C
- Which of the following is not a type of file cabinet in the typical medical office?
A. Movable B. Horizontal C. Lateral D. Vertical - ANSWER>>B
- Which of the following words is misspelled?
A. Cirrhosis B. Pneumonia C. Defibrilator D. Vaccine E. Pleurisy - ANSWER>>C
- What did the new ICD-10-PCS replace in relation to the ICD-9-CM coding system?
A. CPT codes B. The third volume of the ICD-9-CM C. Principal diagnoses D. The first volume of the ICD-9-CM - ANSWER>>B
- The plural form of "stoma" is
A. stomae. B. stomata. C. stomatoma. D. stomeata. - ANSWER>>B
- Which of the following organs is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen?
A. Stomach B. Spleen C. Appendix D. Esophagus E. Gallbladder - ANSWER>>E
- Guidelines that dictate the day-to-day workings of an office are called
A. procedures. B. planning. C. outlines. D. policies. E. protocols. - ANSWER>>D
- Carol Jones is a patient with Medicare at your medical office. She has come in for treatment for which the usual fee is $175; however, the MFS allows only $ for such a service. Carol's copayment is 10% of any treatment. How much do you bill Carol?
A. $17. B. $ C. $ D. $3. E. $35 - ANSWER>>B
- Emergency pharmaceutical supplies should include which of the following basic drugs?
A. Tylenol® B. Antitussives C. Vaseline® D. Epinephrine - ANSWER>>D
- Which of the following steps should you take when you receive new supplies?
A. Inventory all supplies B. Send back old supplies to the supplier C. Throw out all old supplies D. Place them in the front of the supply area
E. Place them in the back of the supply area - ANSWER>>E
- Which type of CPT code is used for procedures that are usually carried out in addition to another procedure?
A. HCPCS B. E code C. Level III code D. Add-on code E. Level II code - ANSWER>>D
- A dispensing record must be kept on file for two years for which of the following scheduled drugs?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV E. V - ANSWER>>B
- When dealing with a child, you should
A. work directly with the child, without always communicating through the parents. B. always communicate directly with the parents. C. explain procedures in simple terms and allow the child to examine instruments. D. work directly with the child, without always communicating through the parents AND explain procedures in simple terms, allowing the child to examine instruments. - ANSWER>>D
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by
A. protozoa.
- When dealing with an angry patient, you must
A. return to your work. B. stop the patient from talking. C. break off communication. D. remain calm. E. return to your work and remain calm. - ANSWER>>D
- On an envelope, the return address for the sender should always be placed in the
A. upper left corner, B. middle on the left side. C. lower right corner. D. lower left corner. E. center of the envelope. - ANSWER>>A
- Which of the following is a scheduling method in which patients sign in and are seen on a first-come, first-served basis?
A. Wave B. Advance C. Cluster D. Open hours - ANSWER>>D
- Which of the following hormones prepares the uterus for pregnancy?
A. Estrogens B. Human chorionic gonadotropin C. Progesterone D. Androgen - ANSWER>>C
- As a good team worker, a medical assistant should
A. not gossip. B. be ready to compromise. C. not adopt or perpetuate negative attitudes. D. not gossip and be ready to compromise. E. All of these. - ANSWER>>E
- Which device is used to transfer information from one computer to another by means of telephone lines and servers?
A. Modem B. Scanner C. Mouse D. Monitor E. Windows - ANSWER>>A
- Surgical treatment of an undescended testicle is known as
A. orchiopexy. B. orchioscopy C. orchiostomy. D. orchiotomy. - ANSWER>>A
- Which of the following terms describes any type of storage that prevents loss of files due to hard-disk failure?
A. Backup B. Cache C. Batch D. Reboot E. None of these - ANSWER>>A
- A patient's failure to follow the physician's instructions may result in
- When writing a memo, you should
A. not use salutations or complimentary closings. B. use letterhead. C. always use the modified-block letter style. D. always indent paragraphs. - ANSWER>>A
- Which of the following forms is used to verify that an employee is a U.S. citizen?
A. Form W- B. Form W- C. Form I- D. Form CMS-1500 - ANSWER>>C
- The combining form for the brain is
A. cerebr/o. B. encephal/o. C. myel/o. D. poli/o. E. blephar/o. - ANSWER>>B
- The abbreviation for reschedule is
A. res B. RESC C. RS D. Rsch E. Re - ANSWER>>C
- What body functions does the hypothalamus control?
A. Body temperature B. Water balance C. Sleep D. All of these - ANSWER>>D
- A letter to the insurance company should be signed by
A. the physician. B. the medical assistant. C. both the physician and the medical assistant working on the claim. D. the medical insurance specialist or the nurse. E. the office manager or the lead physician. - ANSWER>>A
- The part of the prescription that contains the names and quantities of the ingredients is the
A. superscription. B. subscription. C. inscription. D. signature. E. drug label. - ANSWER>>C
- Which of the following structures of the eye contains the photoreceptors (rods and cones)?
A. Choroid B. Sclera C. Vitreous humor D. Retina E. Tunic - ANSWER>>D
- According to Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, dying patients go through all of the following stages except
