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The medical assistant for an orthopedist may evaluate the ________ of a patient to determine whether it is equal on both sides of the body.

A

muscle strength

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A normal pupil exam is documented as ________ in the patient’s medical record.

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PERRLA

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Muscles account for approximately ________ percent of body weight.

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50

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When assisting with a sigmoidoscopy, the medical assist will need a(n) ________ to be included in the equipment and supplies.

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insufflator

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To prepare for a fecal occult blood test, a patient should fast except for eating turnips, broccoli, cauliflower, and melons.

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False

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Psoriasis is not contagious and is thought to be a(n) ________ disease.

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autoimmune

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________ is a superficial dermatitis accompanied by papules, vesicles, and crusting. The condition can be acute or chronic.

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eczema

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Medical assistants working for immunologists should have a working knowledge of some common types of allergies.

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true

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Patient preparation for collecting stool samples at home should include instructions for how to collect ________ separate stool samples.

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3

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________ surgery is the removal of cancerous skin lesions and the surrounding layers of skin.

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Mohs

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a pupil check?

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Move a pen back and forth in front of the patient’s nose.

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A(n) ________ is a specialist who the medical assistant helps with the management of allergies.

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Immunologist

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The medical assistant acts as a ________ to help patients reduce or eliminate their risk factors for cardiovascular disease and promote good cardiac health.

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Patient coach

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All the following are considered benign (noncancerous) neoplasms, EXCEPT ________.

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malignant melanoma

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For endocrine system-related diseases and disorders, the medical assistant should provide ________ based on the treatment protocol established by the physician?

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patient education and support

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Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, ________ disorder.

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chronic

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The ________ test consists of placing a small amount of allergen onto the anterior forearm and then covering this with a protective wrap.

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patch

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The mouth and accessory organs such as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas are parts of the ________ system.

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digestive

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Another term for a birthmark is ________.

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nevus

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Synthetic thyroid hormones are not used in the treatment of disorders of the thyroid.

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False

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A medical assistant working for an endocrinologist may perform venipuncture frequently.

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True

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A patient with hemorrhoids may complain about ________.

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hematochezia

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Angina is an irregular heartbeat.

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False

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Which of the following statements about heart disease is TRUE?

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A person with moderate cardiac risk should have an LDL below 130 mg/dL.

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The medical assistant may perform a ________ on a patient because many endocrine system diseases are diagnosed and treated based on monitoring hormone levels through blood tests.
Venipuncture
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When documenting pain in the patient's medical records, carefully note the location of the pain and ask the patient to quantify it on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 being the greatest amount of pain.
False
27
Not all tumors are cancerous.
True
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A patient may collect stool samples during menses.
False
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One of the most common endocrine system disorders the medical assistant will encounter is ________.
diabetes mellitus
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A cardiologist is a physician specialist who is trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiovascular diseases and disorders.
True
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If diabetes goes untreated it can lead to stroke, cardiovascular disease, and loss of limbs due to infection and amputation.
True
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All of the following are malignant (cancerous) neoplasms EXCEPT ________.
dermatofibroma
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The scratch method of allergy testing is usually performed using an intradermal injection.
False
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A(n) ________ is a small, round, raised area on the skin that may be accompanied by itching.
Wheal
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Some examinations associated with the ________ system are uncomfortable and embarrassing to patients.
Digestive
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What is one cause of urticaria?
Stress
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A condition associated with the liver may involve referred pain in the right shoulder.
True
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Which of the following is NOT regulated by hormones?
Eye color
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Surgery performed to remove cancerous skin lesions and surrounding layers of skin is called ________.
Mohs Surgery
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A medical assistant may perform a (an) ________ for a patient needing a surgical reconstruction of a joint.
X-ray
41
An occult blood culture tests feces for ________.
invisible amounts of blood
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Edema, or swelling, particularly of the extremities, is one of the most common symptoms of cardiovascular disorders.
True
43
A medical assistant assisting a gastroenterologist should have a patient who is in pain show him or her where the pain is located.
True
44
The under- or overproduction of a small amount of a hormone ________.
can have drastic consequences
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When performing a stool sample test, a negative result will have ________.
no color change
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A periodic test for ________ may be recommended to monitor for cardiovascular disease risk factors.
blood lipid tests
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When removing a patient's wound dressing, the medical assistant should note the ________ and type of exudate.
amount
48
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the symptoms of cardiovascular disorders?
Urticaria
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A patient with multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease may also be at risk for stroke as well as for heart attack.
True
50
All of the following are allergic conditions, EXCEPT ________.
keratosis
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Dermatofibroma is the removal of a fibrous tumor of the skin.
False
52
Rheumatologists specialize in managing patients with joint inflammations or autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
True
53
Hematochezia, also called bedsores, is a condition characterized by open sores caused by pressure at points of bony prominences on the body, resulting from a lack of blood flow.
False
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Which of the following is a type of hormone that can be produced synthetically and is used as an antiinflammatory agent to fight disease?
Steroids
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________ pain may be felt in the upper right back or shoulder, not necessarily in the abdomen.
Gallbladder
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A benign tumor of dilated vessels is called a ________.
hemangioma
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A malignant neoplasm is cancerous.
true
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________ allergy testing is performed by injecting 0.01 to 0.02 mL of the allergen extract into the anterior surface of the forearm.
Intradermal
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Which of the following procedures is the surgical removal of dead tissue?
Debridement
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Research indicates that the more a person ________ low-density lipids (LDLs), the less likely that person is to have a heart attack.
Lowers
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Obesity, smoking, and lack of exercise do NOT contribute to cardiovascular disease.
False
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________ is a common test that medical assistants perform in a cardiologist's office that records and monitors the heart's electric activity.
ECG
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A(n) ________ test is a measurement of antibody levels to particular antigens in the blood.
radioallergosorbent
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A small sample of tissue taken during a colonoscopy is called a(n) ________.
biopsy
65
A medical assistant assisting with a neurologic examination would NOT ________
request that the patient undress
66
At least how many people in the United States are living with diabetes mellitus?
29 million
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A sigmoidoscopy is also called a ________
proctoscopic exam
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The use of surgery to remove dead tissue is called chemobrasion.
false
69
Evidence indicates that cardiac changes that were once associated with aging and thus thought to be unavoidable can be modified by ________ and personal habits.
medications
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A Holter monitor is a small, portable device that the patient typically wears for ________ that records the heart's activity while the patient is performing daily activities.
24- 48 hours
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Colonoscopy allows the physician to see more of the large intestine than sigmoidoscopy.
true

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