RMA Flashcards
questions that can be in the RMA
1
Q
Which of the following would be a categorized as a flat bone?
A
Scapula
2
Q
What does the word “antenatal” mean?
A
AFTER BIRTH
3
Q
Which of the following would be a direct result of lipid depletion in the human body?
A
The decrease in the amount of estrogen produced.
4
Q
what is the combining form of “-itis””
A
INFLAMED
5
Q
If a patient makes his/her condition worse by ignoring medical advice, that may be considered:
A
Contributory negligence
6
Q
Which of these is most important when dealing with medical records?
A
Confidentiality
7
Q
WHAT ARE Z CODES FOR
A
prophylactic care
8
Q
what code would be covid-19 be? (THE U)
A
U07
9
Q
what code would be for a flu shot?
A
Z23.
10
Q
what code would be for a heartburn?
A
R12
11
Q
Which of these is the only one entitled to immediate access to patient medical records
A
The patient’s physician
12
Q
Which of these is the only risk a computer cable may not present?
A
flood risk
13
Q
Who should explain the costs of their care to a patient?
A
The administrative staff
14
Q
Under what circumstances should a patient’s blood be considered infective or infectious?
A
In all circumstances
15
Q
Which of these fluids presents the greatest risk of HIV infection to medical workers?
A
Blood
16
Q
To ensure accuracy in testing all equipment must be properly…?
A we don’t know
B doctor
C calibrated
A
Calibrated
17
Q
Some simple tests fall under waivers from which of these bodies?
A.DEA
B FDA
C CILA
A
CLIA
18
Q
If a drug is administered transdermally, it is received how?
A
Through the skin
19
Q
Petty cash may NOT be used for which of these purposes?
A . THE DOCTORS
B. PSHYCIAN
C. ADVANCES ON STAFF SALARIES.
A
Advances on staff salaries
20
Q
In a medical context, which of these would constitute invasion of privacy if done without consent?
A
Releasing a person’s photograph to the press
21
Q
What does the word prenatel mean>?
A
before birth
22
Q
what does edmea mean
A
Swelling
23
Q
Longest bone in the body
A
Fumer
24
Q
Shortest bone in the body
A
stapes
25
Which of the following statements about electrocardiogram (ECG) chest lead placement is TRUE?
V3 and V4 give information about the interventricular septum.
26
You are asked to give a three-year-old child a dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol). The child weighs 15 kg The medication order says to give the child a dose of 15 ma/ka. The oral solution concentration is 16% mg/5 mL. What dose of the oral solution should you give the child?
7ml
27
a medication needs to be taken under the tongue what is the medical term for this type of administration
sublingual
28
what is the most common method for evaluating potential evaluating potential dermal allergic reactions
A. Intradermal
B.sublingual
C.hiv
intradermal
29
how often should women ages 21 to 65 have a Pap smears
AEvery two years
BEvery 1 year
CEvery 3 years
D every 6 years
every 3 years
30
what is the medical term for respiratory rate at 32 beats per minute
Bracycardia
Tachycardia
Arimmya
tachycardia
31
which medications can be safety used during pregnancy
Category B
Category A
Category C
category A
32
Bacterium
A. Singular
B.plural
Is singular
33
myopia.
A difficult to see
B Double vision
C Lose of vision due to aging
it is difficult to see objects at a distance
34
which is the normal respiration rate per min for a 3 month old infant
A12-20
B30-60
C15-40
30-60
35
which is not the following is not a function of the center disease control
regulates and supervises vaccines
Vaccines
Inhalers
regulates and supervises vaccines
36
typically a male physician examining a patient who should bring in the room
chaperone
37
Bacteria
Is plural
38
-emeinsis
A.vommiting
B.wheezing
C.crying
Vomiting
39
what is the latin phrase that means " without negligence the accident would not have happened "
res ispsa loquitur
40
a medical assistant is performing an ekg tracking on a patient which of the following waves represent atrial depolazrtion
W wave
X wave
P wave
P WAVE
41
AMA ASSISANT BOOKS ALL IMMUNIZATIONS ON WED AFTERNOONS EACH WEEK WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF SCHEDULING IS THE OFFICE USING?
A.WAVE SCEHDULING
B. CLUSTER SCHEDULING
CLUSTER SCHEDULINING
42
A MA IS READING A PROVIDERS PROGRESS NOTES ON A PATIENT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD THE ASSISANT EXPECT TO FIND THE OBJECTIVE SECTION OF THE SOAP NOTE
VITAL SIGHS
43
a ma is setting up a sterile filed for a minor surgical procedure which of the following should the ma take?
avoid reaching across the sterile filed
44
a pt pays higher monthly premiums to his insurance company in exchange for the flexibility to see providers both in and out of network without referral which of the following types of insurance does he have?
A. PPO
B.medicare
C.PPE
PPO
45
which of the following actions indicates that a patient has given implied consent ( implied means physical)
A.verbal consent
B removing clothing for a physical exam
C.having your arm out
removing clothing for a physical exam
46
a ma is helping a patient with congestive heat failure which of the following is a symptom of this condition?
A.in regular heart rate
B swelling of the ankles and feet
C swelling of the neck
swelling of the ankles and feet.
47
a ma is placing a v5 lead on a patient for an ekg in which location should the assistant place the electrode ?
A level of v4 of the left anterior axillary line
Bv3
Cv2
at the level of V4 on the left anterior axillary line
48
a ma is performing a blood draw on a patient the pt appears sweating and reports feeling dizzy. the pt pulse measured 54 bpm which of the following most likely beginning to experience?
Hypertension
Hypotension
Syncope
syncope
49
what is syncope?
a loss of consciousness ( fainting ) due to a decrease in the flow of blood to the brain.
50
a ma has a blood draw order for multiple tubes of blood which of the following represents the correct order of draw?
yellow,red,lavander
51
a ma notes a providers includes the patient should take the medication "ac" which of the following terms does this abbreviation mean?
BEFORE MEALS
52
a ma is reviewing the chart of a pt who has diagnosis of bulimia nervosa the assistant should recognize which of the following as a feature of this condition
laxative abuse
53
what does pc stand for?
after meals
54
a ma is conducting an electrocardiogram on a patient which of the following artifacts would produce regular spikes?
nearby electrical equipment
55
a ma suspects a pt might be experiencing anaphlysixs what symptoms would confirm the pt is facing this emergency
shortness of breath, dizziness, throat tightening
56
a ma must sanitize instruments used during procedure which of the following actions will the ma perform
run instruments under water and scrubbing
57
a pt with chronic back pain is to be referred to a pain specialist to help improve the patients quality of life which of the following services should the patient be referred to
palliative care
58
a ma will be administering a medication in liquid suspension to a child pt which of the following actions should the assistant take ensure an accurate dose is delivered
pour the medication into a medicine cup that is placed in a flat surface
59
a ma is performing an intradermal injection for allergy which of the following actions should the assistant take?
A. Leave the patient after procedure is done
B. Wait 15-20 prior for evaluating for reactions
C. Talk to the doctor about the results
wait 15-20 prior for evaluating for reactions
60
a ma is collecting multiple tubes of blood when should the assistant remove the tourniquet?
A. Take it off right away
B witin 1 min from when it was applied
C. 60 seconds after it was applied
within 1 minute from when it was applied
61
a ma is reviewing the chain infection after the reservoir which of the following is next in the chain?
A. Portal of entry
B.portal of exit
C. Transmission
portal of exit
62
a ma is informing a patient of her amount that will need to be paid out of pocket for an upcoming insurance approved procedure the total cost of the procedure is 400$ the pt a 90/10 coinsurance and has met her deductible what is the total amount the patient will have to pay out of pocket?
40$ ( the 10 percent the pt would have to pay)
63
a ma is obtaining a blood pressure from an adult patient which of the following realigning's should the assistant identify as stage 1 hyper tension
A 75/76
B 115/80
C123/85
123/85mmHg
64
a ma is educating a newly diagnosed diabetic patient on his condition which action should the ma take?
A. Tell the patient I don’t know and I don’t care
B. Give them a website
C. Perform teaching and document the conversion in the patients medical file
perform teaching and document the conversion in the patients medical file
65
a pt in acute care is making preparations in case of a medical emergency and is filling out an advance directive a medical assistant should identify that which of the following represents an advance directive
power of attorney
66
a ma is performing a finger stick capillary puncture which of the following actions should the ma take
A. Puncture the perpendicular in the index finger
B. Puncture the thumb
C. Puncture perpendicular to the grooves of the finger print
puncture perpendicular to the grooves of the fingerprint
67
a pt with severe nausea vomits at the office vomits at the office and there is blood in the vomit which of the following terms should the ma use to document this observation
hematemesis
68
a ma touches a doorknob that is contaminated with the flu and virus and later becomes sick with the flu which of the following modes transmission has occurred
formittes
69
a ma is preparing a pt for a pulse oximeter reading the assistant should recognize which of the following can lead to artificially low oxygen saturation measurements
A. Hot fingers
B. Cold hands and fingers
C. Hot hands cold fingers
cold hands and fingers
70
a ma is obtaining a urine sample from a patient for drug testing purposes which of the following actions the assistant take as part of chain custody guidelines
A. Send the specimen a day after to the lab
B. Email the doctor about the specimen
C send the specimen to the lab the day after the collection
send the specimen to the lab the day of the collection
71
A medical assistant is helping a patient who recently had a stroke. Which of the following terms best describes the pathology of this condition?
Ischemia
72
A patient has been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. Which of the following pharmacokinetic processes is most likely to be affected by this condition?
Excretion
73
A medical assistant is caring for a patient with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. Which of the following accurately describes the difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is autoimmune and type 2 is lifestyle-related
74
medical assistant is providing instructions to a patient on the application of a transdermal patch. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include?
"Avoid touching the medication when you apply the patch."
75
A medical assistant is writing correspondence in a simplified letter style. Which of the following should the assistant recognize as included in this writing style?
• No salutation or complimentary close
76
A medical assistant is taking a patient's history. The patient reports that her fever is constantly fluctuating but the temperature always remains above normal. Which of the following terms describes this type of fever?
Remittent
77
A medical assistant is providing a patient with directions for the collection of a stool sample. Which of the following instructions should the assistant include?
"Avoid mixing urine in the stool sample."
78
The kidneys are located behind the
A behind the bladder
B peritoneum
C. Liver
peritoneum
79
The abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that is often congenital in origin is
scoliosis
80
An abnormal scar formation is a
keloid
81
Which of the following is the most common eye condition associated with aging?
presbyopia
82
the abbreviation for "prescription" is
Rx
83
An example of a medicare HCPCS code number is
A.j0520
B.J0521
CJ0540
J0540
84
The notice sent to the patient showing the amount owed to the physician is called the
itemized statement
85
when reconciling a bank account the "outstanding checks"
are those that
have not cleared the bank
86
If the total income for one month is $17,500 and the total expenses for the same month are $15,500 the profit and loss
A.1,000
B3,000
C2,000
statement would show a
net profit of $2,000
87
The tympanic thermometer is
inserted into the
ear
88
The physician orders 1 gram of a medication for injection. On hand is 0.5 Grams per ml. how many ml will be administered?
2.0 ml
89
The angle for a subcutaneous injection is
45 degrees
90
Staphylococci are the primary causative pathogen for which one of the following diseases?
A. Heart disease
B. Lung disease
C.acne boils
Acne/boils
91
A basic word element that identifies the central meaning of the word is a?
a. Root
b. Prefix
c. Suffix
d. Combining form
A root
92
The opposite of distal is?
a. Anterior
b. Lateral
c. Medial
d. Proximal
Proximal
93
Law developed and enforced by government agencies best describes?
Administrative law
94
Communication is best defined as the?
Process of sharing meaning
95
Which of the following is the correct spelling of the term meaning inflammation of the tonsils?
Tonsillitis
96
The medical term for indigestion is
a. dyspepsia.
b. dyspahagia.
c. stomatitis.
d. ascites.
dyspepsia
97
An accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is
ascites
98
The law requires that which one of the following be reported to the appropriate authorities?
Suspected child abuse
99
The purpose of the Good Samaritan Act is to protect healthcare providers rendering First Aid from
Civil and criminal liability
100
POMR stands for
Problem-oriented medical record
101
Surgical knife
Scalpel blade
Forceps
Twisters
Scalpel blade
102
holds suture needle
Needle Driver
103
Peri-
Around
104
certain infections and parasitic disease
CH 1 A00-B-99
105
endocrine, nutritional and metabolism diseases
CH 4 D50-D89
106
The three sections of the small intestine are the:
duodenum,
jejunum, and ileum
107
What would you use for a subcutaneous injection for?
Used for selected medications (opioids, insulin, medications to stop preterm labor, and to treat pulmonary hypertension.
108
Hold suture needle
Needle driver
109
Two pronged with serrated tips to hold tissue
Thumb forceps
110
What does asepsis mean?
Free of disease causing agents
111
Used sharps should be disposed of in what?
FDA approved containers
112
Drugs designed for pain relief are designated what?
Analgesic
113
If a patient is displaying any abnormalities in their vital signs, how should this be reported?
To a physician
114
What are drugs designed to cause vomiting called?
Emetics
115
If a patient has a problem such as deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism they may need a drug to stop the blood thickening. This is called an…
Anticoagulant
116
When a medicine is a preparation of oil suspended in fluid it is known as what?
A Emulsion
B. Ppe
C. Ibuprofen
An emulsion
117
When sterilizing instruments using an autoclave, the machine should be filled with what?
Distilled water
118
What does the Department of Health say that the chance of catching HIV from a single needlestick injury is?
3 in 1000
10 in 1000
119
The limbic system of the brain is responsible for the regulation of ___________?
AVision
BEmotion
CMotor movement
DSpeech production
DMetabolic processes
Emotion
120
If something is described as “dilated”, it will be…?
Expanded
121
A discharge summary report must include what?
The patient's insurance details
122
When a physician asks you to write up their record consultation, you are acting as a…?
Transcriptionist
123
Which of these applies to a person issued with a subpoena in a medical law case?
They must appear in court
124
At the beginning of each working day, you should check appointments…?
With each team member
125
The building blocks of carbohydrates are
monosaccharides
126
Who established the dietary guidelines to help Americans make healthy food choices?
USDA
127
Which of the following releases energy to power cellular processes
ATP
128
Which of the following organs separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
Diaphragm
129
Phenergan 12.5 mg is ordered. Vials of Phenergan are available as 25 mg/1 ml. How many ml would you administer?
0.5
130
Which of the following vitamins is recommended in pregnancy in order to prevent neural tube defects?
Folic acid
131
During proper autoclaving, what is the temperature and pressure of the steam
Steam temperature at 250 degrees Fahrenheit; steam pressure of 15 lb
132
Which of the following techniques is used to eliminate all microorganisms in the environment
Surgical asepsis
133
What does the gauge of the needle refer to?
Diameter
134
Scurvy can be the result of a deficiency of vitamin
C
135
When a check is endorsed “For Deposit Only,” this is referred to as a
restrictive endorsement
136
The cardinal sign of pyloric stenosis is
projectile vomiting
137
The medical term for runny nose is
rhinorrhea
138
An abbreviation that refers to the right ear is
Ad
139
The DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) regulates all of the following EXCEPT
vitamins
140
A person with gout should decrease their intake of
purine
141
The pulse rate for a normal adult is
60-100 beats
142
Before administering medication, a medical assistant has the responsibility to question all of the following, EXCEPT
manufacturing process of the medicine
143
The medical assistant mistakenly opens a letter to the physician marked “Personal.” The ap- propriate action to be taken is to
write “opened in error” on the envelope and initial
144
A person with hypertension should decrease their intake of
sodium
145
How many kilocalories is one gram of carbohydrate?
4 kilocalories
146
Which of the following would NOT be appropriate for use in a medical office’s reception area?
An aquarium
147
While performing a spirometry test, you ask the patient to inhale as deeply as possible and then exhale forcefully into a spirometer. You then measure the amount of air that the patient blows out in the first second. This is called
forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)
148
Effective methods of assisting visually impaired or blind patients include
ALL ABOVE
149
Which of the following actions requires that the physician file a report with the proper authorities?
The physician has suspicions that an individual is guilty of elder abuse
150
The posterior portion of the knee joint is known as the _______ region
popliteal
151
Which lab work would be helpful prior to prescribing warfarin (Coumadin)?
Prothrombin time
152
Dr. Brown is conducting an examination of a patient’s head and neck. The following instru- ments will be used by the physician
otoscope, ophthalmoscope, flashlight, and tongue depressor
153
All of the following pieces of information about the patient will need to be provided to the hospital when calling to schedule inpatient surgery, EXCEPT the
anesthesia required
154
A filing system using a combination of numbers and letters is
alphanumeric filing
155
A patient arrives at the emergency clinic short of breath with slightly blue nailbeds and lips. What treatment is the best choice of management for the patient?
Administer oxygen
156
Which of the following is the basic unit of life?
Cell
157
Which group is most at risk for poisoning?
Children 1-5
158
The term for a rapid, regular pulse is
tachycardia
159
Which of the following is used to measure distance vision?
Snellen eye chart
160
A fracture in which the bone protrudes through the skin is called a(n) ___ fracture
open
161
Accounts receivable are
A. Record of money owned to practice
B. Booking checking
C. Medicaid
the record of money owed to the practice
162
Which patient is most at risk if exposed to radiation?
Pregnant women
163
The most abundant inorganic compound in the body is
WATERRR
164
The patient’s ledger is actually a(n)
accounts receivable ledger
165
A review of which of the following systems will include determination of muscle pain, stiffness in joints, and limits on degree of movement of arms and legs?
Musculoskeletal
166
In which of the following instances is consent not required?
In an emergency situation
167
With which of the following conditions will the patient have rapid respirations and fruity acetone breath, along with extremely high blood sugar?
Diabetic ketoacidosis
168
Which condition can be caused by a lack of iodine?
Cretinism
169
HIPAA provides standards for the interchange of electronic data to protect the privacy and confidentiality of electronically stored and transmitted health information. One of the goals of HIPAA is NOT
to reduce the use of computer networks in health care
170
Which vitamin requires intrinsic factor in order to be absorbed?
B12
171
The term metabolism is best defined as
the sum of energy produced by all the chemical reactions and mechanical work of the body
172
A nonverbal method of displaying openness to communication would be
leaning forward, with eyes focused on the communicator
173
Inorganic elements such as potassium, sodium, and calcium are classified as
minerals
174
Which type of thermometer is convenient to use for a patient of any age who does not cooperate?
Tympanic membrane thermometer
175
Which of the following words is misspelled?
Easinophil
176
Questions that can be answered with yes or no are called
CLOSED END QUESTIONS
177
Which of the following refers to an abnormally high white blood cell count?
Leukocytosis
178
Which artery is used to check the pulse when performing CPR?
Carotid
179
The presence of which hormone in the maternal blood or urine indicates pregnancy?
Hcg
180
A deficiency of Vitamin D in children can result in
RICKETS
181
A deficiency of Vitamin D in children can result in
RICKETS
182
The “rule of nines” is used in the treatment and management of
BURNS
183
The most appropriate FIRST step before using new equipment is to
review the user manual
184
Glycogen is formed in the liver
After eating
185
When a medical assistant administers oral medications, all of the following are appropriate, EXCEPT
leave medicines at patient’s bedside
186
In adult CPR, what is the ratio of compressions to breaths?
30:2
187
The rate of cellular chemical reactions is increased by special proteins called
enzymes
188
Excessive thirst is
Polydipsia
189
Which sterilization method is most appropriate for a fiber-optic endoscope?
Chemical sterilization
190
Certified mail is special handling for which classification of mail?
First class mail
191
HIPAA provides standards for the interchange of electronic data to protect the privacy and confidentiality of electronically stored and transmitted health information. One of the goals of HIPAA is NOT
to reduce the use of computer networks in health care
192
When conducting a patient history, which of the following types of listening behaviors will be most effective?
Active
193
How many kilocalories is one gram of carbohydrate?
4 kilocalories
194
The cardinal sign of pyloric stenosis is
projectile vomiting
195
Which of the following actions requires that the physician file a report with the proper authorities?
The physician has suspicions that an individual is guilty of elder abuse
196
The medical assistant may repeat back a patient’s statements as a way to encourage open communication. Which technique is this?
Reflecting
197
Which of the following actions may be performed using a patient’s implied consent?
An electrocardiogram
198
A 30-year-old male prison inmate contracted tuberculosis during an outbreak. He may transmit the disease to others through
respiratory droplets
199
Which term refers to shortness of breath or difficult, labored breathing?
Dyspnea
200
The medical office maintains a record of each check issued that shows the date, the check number, the amount, and the payee. This is called a(n)
check register
201
The correct spelling for a fracture in which the bone is broken into many pieces is
comminuted
202
The most appropriate FIRST step before using new equipment is to
review the user manual
203
Accounts receivable are
the record of money owed to the practice
204
The process of determining which patient accounts are past due is
aging analysis
205
A written authorization by the patient that allows direct reimbursement to the physician for billed charges is called
assignment of benefits
206
Which of the following instruments can be used to set up a sterile field?
A. Dry transfer forceps
B.surgical blade
C. Forceps
Dry transfer forceps
207
When a check is endorsed “For Deposit Only,” this is referred to as a
restrictive endorsement
208
Which of the following organizations has established standards for safe working medical environments?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
209
A modifier has been attached to a CPT code. This indicates
the services or procedures were altered from the standard
210
The medical assistant mistakenly opens a letter to the physician marked “Personal.” The ap- propriate action to be taken is to
write “opened in error” on the envelope and initial
211
Before applying sterile surgical gloves, which of the following steps is most important to do first?
Surgical scrub
212
When achieving medical asepsis, which of the following techniques is used as the first line of defense against microorganisms?
HANDWASHING
213
All of the following are personal protective equipment EXCEPT
hairnets
214
Which of the following is the correct two-letter abbreviation for Michigan?
MI
215
A patient arrives at the emergency clinic short of breath with slightly blue nailbeds and lips. What treatment is the best choice of management for the patient?
Administer oxygen
216
Before administering medication, a medical assistant has the responsibility to question all of the following, EXCEPT
manufacturing process of the medicine
217
The medical assistant can find information regarding the filing of reports and taxes from the employee’s earnings and employer’s tax contributions in the
IRS Employer’s Tax Guide
218
Which of the following is the coding system used to categorize diseases and injuries?
International Classification of Diseases
219
When is the Heimlich maneuver performed?
To dislodge an object obstructing the airway
220
When a medical assistant administers oral medications, all of the following are appropriate, EXCEPT
leave medicines at patient’s bedside
221
How is tuberculosis spread from person to person?
Respiratory droplets
222
Which patient is most at risk if exposed to radiation?
PREGNANT WOMEN
223
Prior to administering CPR, what are the first three things to assess?
A Temperature, pain, and consciousness
B Alertness, breathing, and circulation
C Airway, breathing,
and circulation
D Vital signs, breathing, and compressions
Airway, breathing, and circulation
224
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a shuffling gait, tremors, pill-rolling, and muscular rigidity?
Parkinson’s disease
225
Indigent or low income people may be covered for health benefits by a government-sponsored program. This program is called
Medicaid
226
When releasing medical records
never release the original medical record, only a copy
227
Which of the following techniques is used to eliminate all microorganisms in the environment?
Surgical asepsis
228
Medical assistants have a responsibility to do all of the following, EXCEPT
Diagnose a pt
Remember only doctors can do that.
229
A 4-year-old child is in the office for allergy testing. The BEST way to prepare the child for this procedure is to
use role-playing to demonstrate the procedure to the child
230
The mandated claim form to be used for all health insurance claims is the
CMS-1500
231
Cerebrospinal fluid is located in the
subarachnoid space
232
All of the following are arterial sites at which the pulse may be felt EXCEPT
corneal
233
What does the term “asepsis” mean?
The absence of or the control of microorganisms
234
In synaptic transmission, the postsynaptic neuron is stimulated to form an impulse by a neu- rotransmitter released from the
axon tip of the presynaptic neuron
235
The term that refers to areas of myelinated axons is
A white matter
B axons
Yellow axons
White matter
236
Which of the following situations should be considered an emergency appointment?
An older man with breathing difficulties
237
What is the term for movement of food through the digestive tract?
Secretion
238
The pulse point located at the groove of the neck is the
carotid
239
A patient comes into the emergency clinic after eating shellfish. She is now flushed and having trouble breathing. Which of the following medications should you have available?
Epinephrine
240
Another term for heartburn is
pyrosis
241
A person might experience dyspnea with which of the following conditions?
A Heart failure
B. Liver failure
C kidney failure
HEART FAILURE
242
Signs of an anaphylactic reaction to a drug include all of the following, EXCEPT
A . bloodshot eyes
B . shock
C . urticaria
D . laryngeal edema
BLOODSHOT EYES
243
During proper autoclaving, what is the temperature and pressure of the steam?
A Steam temperature at 250 degrees Fahrenheit; steam pressure of 10
B Steam temperature at 250 degrees Fahrenheit; steam pressure of 15
C All of the above would be appropriate for autoclaving
D Steam temperature at 150 degrees Fahrenheit; steam pressure of 10 lb
Steam temperature at 250 degrees Fahrenheit; steam pressure of 15 lb
244
Questions that can be answered with yes or no are called
A open-ended questions
indirect statements
B closed-ended questions
direct statements
C indirect statements
D direct statements
Close ended questions !
245
When using clinical thermometers, cross-contamination may BEST be prevented by
soaking for 20 minutes in commercial disinfectant
246
What does the QRS complex represent in an ECG tracing?
Ventricular depolarization
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The medical office has been cited for storing boxes of medical supplies in front of an emergency exit. The agency or person citing this infraction is
the local fire inspection agency
248
The area of the retina where the nerve fibers leave the eye and there is a blind spot is known as the
A . cornea
B. optic disc or optic nerve
C. pupil
D. iris
Cornea
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Joints are lined by which type of membrane?
A Mucous
B Synovial
C Meninges
D Serous
Synovial
250
What is the primary site in which drugs are metabolized in the body?
A Stomach
B Kidney
C Liver
D Small intestine
LIVER
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Which size needle would you use for an intramuscular injection?
A 3/8-inch length, 21 gauge
B 1/2-inch length, 25 gauge
C 1 1/2-inch length, 21 gauge
D 5/8-inch length, 23 gauge
1 1/2-inch length, 21 gauge!
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Confidential medical record information is stored on the office computer. To maintain patient confidentiality, the medical assistant should NEVER
A
share their personal computer password with co-workers
Bleave the computer
C unsecured during lunch break or at the end of the day
D
All of the above
E
print out confidential information without monitoring the print function
ALL ABOVE
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While performing a spirometry test, you ask the patient to inhale as deeply as possible and then exhale forcefully into a spirometer. You then measure the amount of air that the patient blows out in the first second. This is called
A.
forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)
B expiratory volume 2
C. Expiratory volume 3
forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1)
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Which vein is typically the most frequently used for a venipuncture?
A Median cubital
B Brac
C Neck
Median cubital vein
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When reconciling the bank statement for the medical practice, which of the following actions will cause an error?
Deducting monthly interest paid by the bank from the checkbook balance
256
Which microorganism stains dark blue or purple with Gram staining?
A Gram-negative bacteria
B Gram-positive bacteria
C Parasites
D Viruses
GRAM-+
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A patient arrives at the medical office for an appointment with the physician. The main reason the patient is seeking medical attention is called the
A.cc
B.DEA
CPPD
CHIEF COMPLIANT
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A fracture in which the bone protrudes through the skin is called a(n) ___ fracture
Open or closed?
OPEN
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What does the gauge of the needle refer to?
A Quantity
B Brand
C Length
D Diameter
Diameter
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Which disease results from severe alcoholism with malnutrition and lack of Thiamine (vitamin B1)?
A Osteoporosis
B Wernicke-Korsakoff
C Pellagra
D Marasmus
Wernicke-Korsakoff
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If you witness a victim fall from a window, which is the most appropriate FIRST response?
A Ask others what caused the event
B Run to help the victim
C Run to find a physician
DActivate EMS
Activate EMS
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Which type of insurance pays benefits when an accident or serious illness results in loss of pay?
A Major medical insurance
B Disability insurance
C Medicare
D Medicaid
Disability insurance
263
The ability of the computer system to recognize printed letters and numbers is known as
A universal product code (UPC)
B optical character
recognition (OCR)
C image scanner
D fax machine
optical character
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In the chain of infection, which link would an elderly patient with poor nutrition fall under?
APortal of exit from reservoir
Mode of transmission
B Susceptible host
Reservoir
Susceptible host
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You discover an unresponsive person lying on the ground. Assuming EMS has been activated, which of the following needs to be assessed first?
Is the airway open?
266
The “rule of nines” is used in the treatment and management of
Burns
267
“Double booking” in appointment scheduling refers to
two patients being booked into the same appointment time
268
The person who is covered by a health plan is the
insured
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The physician has been involved in handling an emergency and appointments are running behind schedule. An appropriate statement to each patient in the waiting room would be to say
“Dr. Brown has had to handle an emergency and will be about a half hour behind sched- ule. We are sorry for the inconvenience.”
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Which term means the death of bone tissue?
Osteo-nec-rosis
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Effective methods of assisting visually impaired or blind patients include
All above
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Parents may purchase health insurance for their children under which federal plan administered by the individual states?
SCHIP
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of the medical assistant?
A medical assistant can give first aid as well as CPR
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To control bleeding from a laceration to the upper leg, direct pressure should be placed over which of the following pulse points?
Femoral
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Which of the following refers to a congenital abnormality in the male in which the urethral opening is located on the upper surface of the penis?
Epispadius
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The directional term that means the opposite of medial is
lateral
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The pattern of an ECG is commonly called a(n)
TRACING
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The main objective of medical asepsis is to
reduce the number of microorganisms
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Which bone is superior to the fibula and inferior to the ischium?
Fumer
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Which of the following is written in its plural form?
Cicatrices
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Which agency is responsible for the approval of drugs and the removal of unsafe medications from the market?
FDA FDA FDA
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Which lab work would be helpful prior to prescribing warfarin (Coumadin)?
A. Liver function tests
B. Prothrombin time
C. Hematocrit
D. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Prothrombin time
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Glycogen is formed in the liver
After eatingg🍜
284
The common name that begins with a lowercase letter and is assigned to every drug is called the
generic name
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Which of the following releases energy to power cellular processes?
ATP
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Which blood cell aids in clotting?
Thrombocyte
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The physician’s assessment of major body functions is referred to as the
A. diagnosis of illness
B. social history
C. review of systems
D. medical history questionnaire
review of systems
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What is the process of washing and removing debris from medical instruments called?
Sanitization
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Which group is most at risk for poisoning?
Kids age 1-5
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The posterior portion of the knee joint is known as the _______ region
popliteal
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The situation not covered under the law. The medical assistant should medical assistant sees an apparent conflict between ethics and patient confidentiality in a
refer the conflict to the physician for his or her decision
292
The suffix meaning “to rupture” is
-rrhexis
293
Inorganic elements such as potassium, sodium, and calcium are classified as
minerals
294
How many kilocalories is one gram of carbohydrate?
4 kilocalories
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A minor child comes into the medical office for immunizations required by the school. The medical assistant notices bruising on the patient and suspects child abuse. The appropriate first step for the medical assistant is to
notify the physician privately of your concern
296
The maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment in the body is known as
A. anabolism
B. catabolism
C. metabolism
D. homeostasis
homeostasis
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Hypertension would be indicated when the patient has which of the following blood pressure readings?
160/100
298
The most abundant inorganic compound in the body is
💧 💧 WATER💧💧
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Which type of thermometer is convenient to use for a patient of any age who does not cooperate?
Tympanic membrane thermometer
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An abbreviation that refers to the right ear is
AD
301
The standard envelope size for general business correspondence is
NO.10
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A new patient comes into the office who obviously does not speak English. The most effec- tive means of communication would be to
encourage nonverbal communication
303
The term to describe an inflammation of the brain would be
encephalitis
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Which term means the direction toward or nearer the midline?
Medial
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When the patient history is first taken, which of the following is NOT a physical assessment observed by the medical assistant?
Strength
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The suffix that means “abnormal softening” is
malacia
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Which condition can be caused by a lack of iodine?
Cretinism
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Surfactant helps to prevent the alveoli from collapsing by
reducing the surface tension of alveolar fluid
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Subpoena
a request for discovery in a court cas
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The ability of a medication to produce a desired effect is called?
Efficacy
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Which organ is a major organ involved with drug metabolism?
The liver
Or the kidneys?
The liver
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charged and contracting cardiac muscle cell
Depolarization
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Recovering cardiac muscle cells returning to equilibrium
A.Depo
B.Polar
Depolarization
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How many true ribs are there?
A.6
B4
C9
D.7
7
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During an exam what technique involves the use of a stethoscope to listen to the sounds that originate within the patient’s body?
Auscultation
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What is the term used to describe medicine that is used in place of standard treatments?
Alternative
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Approximately how much of the daily caloric intake should come from sources of protein?
10-35%
40-15%
60/70%
b. 10-35%
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What action should the MA take for a patient who has ingested poison?
a. Induce vomiting
b. Call poison control
c. Transfer to the ED immediately
d. Administer charcoal
e. Begin IV fluids
Call poison control
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How often should the MA check back with a person waiting on hold to uphold telephone etiquette?
a. Only when they have the answer to the caller’s question
b. Every 5 minutes
c. 1 time
d. Approximately every 30 seconds
e. the MA should never place someone on hold
d. Approximately every 30 seconds
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After a long, stressful day at work an individual goes home and yells at their children. What defense mechanism is being used here?
a. Apathy
b. Physical avoidance
c. Projection
d. Displacement
e. Sarcasm
Displacement
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A medication that is intended to liquefy secretions in the bronchial tubes so that they can then be coughed out is known as
a. Cough medication
b. Antipruritic
c. Antitussive
d. Expectorant
e. Mydriatic
Expectorant
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What is the name of a viral inflammation of the larynx and trachea that can cause a barking cough?
a. Bronchiolitis
b. Asthma
c. Common Cold
d. Croup
e. Influenza
Croup
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The ability to communicate effectively and interact with people across cultures with the use of positive behaviors, attitudes, and policies is known as what?
a. Culture policy and procedures
b. Cultural Awareness
c. Cultural Competence
d. Culture Sensitivity
e. Congruent Culture
c. Cultural Competence
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Which part of the medical record provides an assessment of each part of the patient’s body?
a. Diagnostic procedures
b. Progress notes
c. Consultation notes
d. Laboratory data
e. History and physical
e. History and physical
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After an exposure to a chemical or bloodborne pathogen such as the case with a needle stick who should be notified immediately?
a. CEO
b. OSHA
c. CDC
d. WHO
e. Direct supervisor
e. Direct supervisor
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Where should emergency equipment be stored in the clinic setting?
a. First aid kit
b. Supervisor’s office
c. Physician’s office
d. Nurses station
e. Crash cart
Crash cart
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Which class of medications inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys?
a. Mydriatics
b. Narcotics
c. Diuretics
d. Antihypertensive
e. Antipruritic
Diuretics
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If a physician believes a service to be provided may not be covered by Medicare what should the physician provide to the patient first?
a. Living Will
b. Durable Power of Attorney document
c. Preauthorization
d. Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
e. Explanation of benefits
d. Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN)
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A hypoglycemic event is when the blood glucose is below what value and requires treatment in order to raise the glucose level?
a. 80
b. 70
c. 60
d. 55
e. 90
b. 70
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What schedule of medications has the lowest potential for abuse?
a. Schedule I
a. Schedule II
a. Schedule III
a. Schedule IV
a. Schedule V
a. Schedule V
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What part of Medicare is for hospital insurance?
Part.A
Part.b
PART.c
a. Part B
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What is known as a psychologic mechanism that counterbalances negative feelings in one area with positive feelings from another area?
a. Rationalization
b. Regression
c. Compensation
d. Denial
e. Apathy
Compensation
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To ensure a provider does not prescribe a medication that would be contraindicated for a patient, what should always be updated at each clinic appointment?
a. Preferred pharmacy
b. Medical history
c. Allergies
d. Surgical history
e. Family history
Allergies
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An ophthalmoscope is used for assessment of what during a physical exam?
a. The inner ear
b. The inner structures of the eye
c. The nasal cavity
d. The throat
e. Ability to hear
The inner structures of the eye
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What term describes a pattern of breathing in which the rate is slow?
a. Hypopnea
b. Bradypnea
c. Biot’s
d. Cheyne-stokes
e. Apneustic
Bradypnea
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What written order allows medical staff to not resuscitate an individual in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest?
a. Living will
b. Advanced directive
c. Health care proxy
d. DNR order
e. DNI order
d. DNR order
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What type of scheduling involves scheduling patients at precise times throughout the day?
a. Wave scheduling
b. Open booking
c. Double booking
d. Time-specified
e. Modified wave scheduling
Time-specified
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What is it called when a patient presents to the clinic to be seen without an appointment?
a. Same day
b. Emergent
c. Walk-in
d. Urgent care
e. Pop up appointment
c. Walk-in
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26. Question
What term refers to written a defamatory statement that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression?
a. Slander
b. Libel
c. Negligence
d. Assault
e. Subpoena
LIBEL
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(Broken skin) is an example of what?
a. Pathogen
b. Portal of entry
c. Reservoir
d. Susceptible host
e. Mode of transmission
b. Portal of entry
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What class of medications works to control bleeding and act as (blood) blood= hemo coagulants?
a. Anticoagulants
b. Diuretics
c. Miotics
d. Hemostatic agents
e. Hematopoietic agents
Hemostatic agents
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The organism that feels the effects of the infectious disease is known as what part of the chain of infection?
a. Susceptible host
b. Portal of entry
c. Portal of exit
d. Vector
e. Agent
a. Susceptible host
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What is a sign of a potential anaphylactic reaction to a medication?
a. Bronchodilation
b. Hypertension
c. Hypotension
d. Edema
e. C and D
Hypo
Edema
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Susceptible host
a person who is unable to resist infection by a particular pathogen
345
Wave scheduling
a method of scheduling appointments where multiple patients are given the same time and seen in the order they arrive. F
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Double-booking
means assigning two patients to the same appointment time slot.
347
Cluster Scheduling
the process of scheduling similar appointments together at a specific time of the day or week.
348
Muscles are attached to bones by:
Tendos
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The axial skeleton consists of ____ bones?
80
350
The origin of a muscle is:
Where the muscle begins
OR
Where the muscle ends?
Where the muscle begins
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The gray matter on the surface of the cerebral hemispheres is called
cerebral cortex
352
coronary artery disease
multiple areas with start of vessel disease (narrowing and strictures) (stop smoking; increase exercise; low-fat, high-fiber diet)
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peripheral vascular disease
narrowing or occlusion of vessels in legs and feet (bypass graft or medication)
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Which vessel drains blood into the right atrium?
Superior vena cava
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The pulmonary veins carry deoxygenated blood.
True
Or false
FLASEEEE
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Which vessels supply
oxygenated blood to the heart muscle?
Coronary sinus
Cardiac veins
Coronary arteries
Coronary arteries
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Which chambers of the heart are found more superiorly?
Atria
Ventricles
Atria
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Which vein delivers deoxygenated blood from the body directly to the heart?
Vena cava
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Which of the following is a common side effect of thiazide diuretics?
Hypokalemia
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Which of the following blood tests is performed to monitor a patient's response to Coumadin therapy and to aid in adjusting Coumadin dosage?
International Normalized Ratio (INR)
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Which of the following factors must exist to constitute a lawful emergency pertaining to consent?
- The patient is intoxicated and is threatening suicide
This is a lawful emergency due to mental state of the patient and possibility of injury to self.
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Which of the following describes proper technique in handling sterile items?
(Answer) - When opening sterile packs with four flaps, the first flap should be opened
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Which of the following anatomical terms are in direct opposition to each other?
Ventral and dorsal
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Which of the following anatomical terms are in direct opposition to each other?
Ventral and dorsal
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Which of the following is the serous membrane that lines the abdomen and covers viscera?
Peritoneum
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Exophthalmos is a sign of which of the following conditions?
Hyperthyroidism
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Which of the following substances is produced by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas?
Insulin
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Which of the following is contained in the reference book Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)?
(Answer) - Descriptive terms used for reporting physician services
369
Which of the following is a part of the physical examination that best describes a test
으
the reflexes?
(Answer) - Stimulating the outer margin of the sole of the foot
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The criteria of establishing "duty owed, dereliction of duty, direct cause, and damages" are used in reference to which of the following situations?
(Answer) - Proving negligence
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The criteria of establishing "duty owed, dereliction of duty, direct cause, and damages" are used in reference to which of the following situations?
(Answer) - Proving negligence
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Which of the following is a vasodilator most commonly used to ease the pain of angina?
Nitroglycerin
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Which of the following is a vasodilator most commonly used to ease the pain of angina?
Nitroglycerin
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Which of the following is the neurotransmitter necessary for the transmission of the electrical impulse from a nerve to a muscle?
Acetylcholine
what is acetylcholine neurotransmitter involved with the central and peripheral nervous system and synthesized by the cholinergic neurons
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When are co-payments due from patients with managed-care plans typically collected
At the time services are rendered
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Which of the following would be decreased when a patient mails a check to the clinic to pay for services previously rendered?
Answer) - Accounts receivable
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Which of the following color-coded evacuated tubes should be used when collecting blood if a serum specimen is required?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Orange
RED
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Which of the following color-coded evacuated tubes should be used when collecting blood if a serum specimen is required?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Orange
RED
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Lisinopril (Zestril) and furosemide (Lasix) are used in the treatment of which of the following conditions?
A. Hypertension
B. hypotension
(Answer) - Hypertension
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Which of the following incoming telephone calls is most likely to require the physician's immediate attention?
(Answer) - Call placed by another physician
381
The vitamin produced by the normal flora of the colon in amounts sufficient to meet a person's daily need is....
Vitamin K
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The function of insulin is to....
assist glucose into the cells
383
The function of insulin is to....
assist glucose into the cells
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Which of the following terms is defined as the concentration at which a substance in the blood, not normally excreted by the kidney, begins to appear in the urine?
C. Renal threshold
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Which of the following terms is defined as the concentration at which a substance in the blood, not normally excreted by the kidney, begins to appear in the urine?
C. Renal threshold
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renal threshold is..
is the concentration at which a substance excreted by the kidneys, such as glucose, begins to appear in urine
387
renal threshold is..
is the concentration at which a substance excreted by the kidneys, such as glucose, begins to appear in urine
388
What is a Coumadin
an anticoagulant medication you take to prevent and treat blood clots that can hurt you
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis is
Explanation: Diabetic Ketoacidosis or DKA is a severe diabetic complication that occurs when the body produces high levels of ketones in response to lack of enough insulin. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the blood. Since the body is unable to utilize sugar for energy, it breaks down fat instead. When this occurs, ketones are produced as an alternative source of fuel.
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C.
Myocardial ischemia
Explanation: Myocardial ischemia refers to an insufficient blood flow to the heart muscles, resulting in chest pain. If left untreated, it can result in a heart attack or myocardial infarction.
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What is a abrasion
An abrasion is the rubbing away or scraping of the skin surface by friction against another rough surface.
Abrasions are superficial wounds, thus there is not much bleeding.
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What is upcoding?
This practice is referred to as "Upcoding." Upcoding is a scheme to bill the insurance company for a higher price rate procedure.
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Which of the following is a form used in a medical office to reflect the professional services rendered key word RENDER. during a patient visit?
Superbill
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It is a one-write system in which all transactions for the day are recorded
Pegboard
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Assets = Liabilities + Owner Equity. Which accounting system uses this
equation?
A. Accounts receivable
B.Single-entry
C. Daily log
D. Double-entry
Double-entry
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Morphology of neoplasm is coded as:
A. M-code
B. e- code
C. Codes 110-799
D. Codes 960-989
M code
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The inner ear
Contains organ of corti
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What is orthopnea?
Orthopnea refers to difficulty of breathing or shortness of breath when lying flat. It came from the root word
"orth/o" which refers to straight or lying flat, and the suffix "pnea" which refers to breathing.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the nine regions of the abdomen?
А.
Epigastric
B. Hypogastric
C. Hypochondriac
D.Gastric
Gastric
Explanation: Gastric is not one of the nine regions of the abdomen. The nine regions are: epigastric, umbilical, hypogastric, right and left hypochondriac, right and left lumbar, and right and left iliac.
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What is PPT
BLEEDING DISORDER.
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Another name for a reminder file is a/an
Tickler file!
402
For a tickler file to work effectively, it must be
A. kept in file folders
B. located in a secure area
C. checked frequently
organized into weekly files
D.kept in a separate area of the office
checked frequently
403
When revising the policies and procedures manual, the medical assistant needs to FIRST
А.talk to fellow employees
B. chose a color for the manual
C. decide on a format
D. buy paper for the manual
talk to the health care provider
Talk to the health care provider
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A system used in emergency centers but not used in private practices is
A. modified-wave scheduling
B. double-booking scheduling
C. open-hours scheduling
D. cluster scheduling
E. time-specified scheduling
Open hours
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What is tickler file
A chronologic file used as a reminder that something must be taken care of on a certain date.
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For a tickler file to work effectively, it must be
А. kept in file folders
B. located in a secure area
C. checked frequently
D. organized into weekly files
E.kept in a separate area of the office
Checked frequently
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The portion of salary held back from payroll checks for paying government taxes is known as the
A. W-4 form
B. Federal Unemployment Tax Act
C. withholding
D. annual tax return
E. FICA
C. withholding
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The portion of salary held back from payroll checks for paying government taxes is known as the
A. W-4 form
B. Federal Unemployment Tax Act
C. withholding
D. annual tax return
E. FICA
C. withholding
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What is hardwire explained..
Hardware (B) refers to a computer's physical components.
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In written communication, the most important issue to take into consideration is
А. lack of body language
B. the speed of the document transmitted
C. formatting
D. legal and ethical issues
E. grammar
Legal and ethical issues
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What is withholding
Withholding is the amount of salary held out of payroll checks
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What is withholding
Withholding is the amount of salary held out of payroll checks
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A deductible
is paid by the patient before insurance coverage pays for medical costs.
414
A deductible
is paid by the patient before insurance coverage pays for medical costs.
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What is utilization review?
the process of assessing medical care services to assure quality, medical necessity, and appropriateness
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What term is used when an insurance company makes a payment directly to a physician?
А. Direct deposit
B. Fee compliance
C. Assignment of benefits
D. Actual charges
Assignment of benefits
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All of the following are types of insurance plans, EXCEPT:
А. ЕРО
B. HMO
C. PPO
D. WHO
WHO.
It’s a World Health Organization
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What is the annual amount an insured must pay toward the cost of medical services before insurance policy benefits will begin covering medical costs?
A. Copayment
B. Deductible
C. Fee for service
D. Coinsurance
Deductible
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Which of the following are documents prepared by the insurance carrier that identifies the services covered by the policy, the amount billed by the provider, the amount paid by the insurance carrier and the amount for which the insured is responsible?
A. Certificate of coverage
B. Contingent beneficiary
C. Explanation of benefits
D. Coordination of benefits
Explanation of benefits
The explanation of benefits explains the following to the patient the services covered by the policy, the amount billed by the provider
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Cash amounts that are paid out are called:
A. Payables
B. Disbursements
C. Invoices
D. Packing slips
Disbursements what is disbursements (Disbursements are the payment of funds and can be cash or check or even by office credit card for these purposes.)
421
Amounts that are owed to a business for services rendered or goods supplied are called:
A. Liabilities
B. Accounts receivable
C. Vendor requisitions
D.Disbursements
Accounts receivable
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If a patient complains of dizziness and is about to faint, what steps should be taken?
А. Ask the patient stand and do light exercise
B. Give the patient soda or sugary drink
C. Sit the patient with the head lower than the heart
D. Do chest compressions
Sit the patient with the head lower than the heart
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Which of the following is not recommended when assessing emergency cases?
A. Call 911
B. Use the ABC method to assess the patient
C.Move the patient and transfer to a chair or bed
D. Look for alert tags
C.
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Which of the following is used for anaphylaxis
А.Adenosine
B.Epinephrine
C.Lasix
D. Narcan
Epinephrine
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Which of the following is used for anaphylaxis
А.Adenosine
B.Epinephrine
C.Lasix
D. Narcan
Epinephrine
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A 45 year old male was brought to the clinic because of chest pain. The patient has a history of hypertension and heart disease. Which medication should the patient take to relieve his chest pain?
A. Nitroglycerin
B.Adrenalin
C. Insulin
D.Advil
Nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin is used to treat angina which is!
Yes chest pain.
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A 7 year old boy tripped and fell with an outstretched arm. This injury would most likely result in a
А. Colle's fracture
B. Spiral fracture
C. Greenstick fracture
D. Rickets
А. Colle's fracture (The most common cause of a Colle's fracture or distal radius fracture is a fall onto an outstretched arm.
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A patient came in with a big piece of her skin and soft tissues still hanging like a flap. This wound injury is referred to as a
А.contusion
B.laceration
C. abrasion
D. avulsion
avulsion
What is avulsion An avulsion is a serious soft-tissue injury.
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What is exophthalmos
Protrusion of the eyeballs.
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What is exophthalmos
Protrusion of the eyeballs.
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What is cretinism?
a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.
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What is cretinism?
a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.
433
A 15 year old boy complained of a sore throat. After testing the patient, the results revealed a strep throat. What is the shape of the bacteria?
Round in chains
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What is Streptobacillus
Streptobacillus. A bacterium with rod shaped cells arranged an end to end chains.
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A patient was brought to the clinic because of fever and jaundice. The doctor's impression was Hepatitis A. What is the mode of transmission of this virus?
A. Oral - fecal
B.Sex
C. Blood
D. Direct touching
Oral - fecal Hepatitis
A is transmitted via oral - fecal route. Infectious food handlers may contaminate non-cooked foods, and it can also occur through ingestion of contaminated food or water.
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What is PPO
Preferred Provider Organization
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What is PPO
Preferred Provider Organization
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A 38 year old man was rushed to the hospital because of bloody diarrhea.
The doctor said that the cause can be a single-celled organism. Which organism is he referring to?
А. Lyme
B. Amoeba
C. Salmonella
D. Trichomonas
B
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Erythema migrans is
Lyme disease
hiv
Gonnrhea
West Nile
Lyme disease
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Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure?
By subtracting 80 from 120, the pulse pressure will be 40 mmHg.
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Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure?
By subtracting 80 from 120, the pulse pressure will be 40 mmHg.
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night blindness may be caused by a deficienc of
Vitamin A
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night blindness may be caused by a deficienc of
Vitamin A
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What is hypokalemia?
a lower than normal potassium level in your bloodstream
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Which is the most confidential filing system?
А. Alphabetical filing
B. Numerical filing
C. Subject filing
D. Color filing
B
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Fine motor skills and coordination are controlled by:
А. Medulla oblongata
B. Frontal lobe
C Cerebellum
D. Hypothalamu
Cerebellum
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Missed menstruation is
Ammnorrhea
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What is onychomycosis
Fungus of the nail
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What is onychomycosis
Fungus of the nail
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Breathing is controlled by what part of the brain?
Medulla oblongata
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The small section of the intesnie is
Jejunum
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How would you know that the ECG cable is the Right Arm (RA) cable based on its color?
It’s colored white
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A medical assistant is performing ECG. Where should the V3 electrode be placed?
Midway between V2 and V4
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The most common keyboard layout is
QWERTY
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What is Thoracentesis
a diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedure in which a needle is inserted into the chest to remove fluid from the pleural space.
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The internal folds of the stomach are known as -
rugae
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What is Osteoporosis
Bones become brittle
Meds:
Bisphosphonates
Calcitonin
Parathyroid hormone
Teriparatide
Estrogen
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The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the -
renal cavity
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The cavity within the kidney that collects urine is the -
renal cavity
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The body part that matches with the popliteal artery is the
leg
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The body part that matches with the popliteal artery is the
leg
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The hormone responsible for ovulation is
LH
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The protein in epidermal cells that makes the skin relatively waterproof is
keratin
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In what quadrant is the liver -
- upper right
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Permanent adult dentition consists of how many teeth?
32
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Permanent adult dentition consists of how many teeth?
32
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The medial term for inflammation of the liver is
Hepatitis
Hiv
Pancreas
hepatitis
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The medial term for inflammation of the liver is
hepatitis
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What is the medical term for "baby" teeth?
Deciduous
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The left ventricle of the heart sends blood out through which artery?
aorta
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Which term is best described as "destruction by burning"?
electro cauterization
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Which term is best described as "destruction by burning"?
electro cauterization
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Beneficence
Actions that create benefit or good
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Beneficence
Actions that create benefit or good
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Battery
Touching a person without his or her consent
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Battery
Touching a person without his or her consent
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What is the greeting we use at the beginning of a letter, email or a memo?
A. Heading
B.Salutation
C. Complimentary
D. Closing
Salutation
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All of the following are types of printers, except:
Inkjet
A. LCD
B. Laser
C. Multifunctional
LCD
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Part plans
part b covers
outpatient hospital services recieved for diagnosis and treatment
Part A : covers hospitalization, post-hospital extended care, and home health care of patients 65 years and older.( older patients )
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Part plans
Part C - Medicare Advantage or MA plans
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What is Otitis externa
an infection that causes inflammation ( inflammation)
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What is Otitis externa
an infection that causes inflammation ( inflammation)
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What is otitis media
inflammation or infection located in the middle ear.
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What is otitis media
inflammation or infection located in the middle ear.
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What is Monosaccharides
The basic units of carbohydrates that cannot be broken down into simple sugars
