Medical Specialties and the Role of Medical Assistants Quiz

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Which medical condition causes chronic inflammation of the joints?

  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (correct)

What is the purpose of administering an Epipen?

  • To manage chronic pain
  • To reduce inflammation
  • To address nerve impulses
  • To treat severe allergies (correct)

What is the focus of dermatology?

  • Respiratory illnesses
  • Digestive system disorders
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Diseases and disorders of the skin (correct)

What are common signs & symptoms of allergies?

<p>Inflammation, sneezing, fatigue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an inappropriate immune system response to a harmless substance called?

<p>Allergy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for anaphylaxis?

<p>Epipen (epinephrine auto injection) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are autoimmune disorders characterized by?

<p>The body's own immune system fighting healthy cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of test is commonly used to identify potential allergens someone may be allergic to?

<p>Scratch test (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical condition impacts nerve impulses?

<p>Multiple Sclerosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of dermatology?

<p>Diseases and disorders of the skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of working in an allergy/immunology clinic?

<p>Treating patients with allergies and autoimmune disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are autoimmune disorders characterized by?

<p>The body's immune system attacking healthy cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is anaphylaxis?

<p>A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of carrying an Epipen for severe allergy sufferers?

<p>To administer epinephrine in case of anaphylaxis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rheumatoid arthritis causes chronic inflammation of the ______ (often the hands and feet)

<p>joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

With many patients coming to clinic with possible severe allergies it's important that Medical Assistant's are familiar with the process of administering an ______.

<p>Epipen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scratch tests are designed to identify potential allergens someone may be allergic to. See video below for how to conduct a basic ______ test.

<p>scratch</p> Signup and view all the answers

Working in an allergy/immunology clinic means that you will likely be seeing patients that suffer from ______

<p>allergies (food, pollen, dust, etc.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anaphylaxis is a severe, possibly life-threatening condition as it can cause difficulty breathing and ______ to occur

<p>shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

Allergies can cause signs & symptoms such as inflammation, tissue damage, rash, congestion, watering eyes, sneezing, ______, etc.

<p>fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

Autoimmune disorders are when the body's own immune system fights healthy cells in the body (thinking it's an ______)

<p>invader</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is focused on various diseases and disorders of the skin

<p>Dermatology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some examples of skin conditions are: Eczema, ______

<p>Psoriasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dermatology is focused of various diseases and disorders of the ______

<p>skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Allergies and Immune System

  • Rheumatoid arthritis is a medical condition that causes chronic inflammation of the joints, often affecting the hands and feet.
  • Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening condition that can cause difficulty breathing and swelling to occur.
  • Administering an Epipen is crucial for severe allergy sufferers to treat anaphylaxis.
  • The main focus of working in an allergy/immunology clinic is to see patients who suffer from autoimmune disorders.

Dermatology

  • Dermatology is focused on various diseases and disorders of the skin.
  • Examples of skin conditions include Eczema and Psoriasis.

Autoimmune Disorders

  • Autoimmune disorders are characterized by the body's own immune system fighting healthy cells in the body, mistakenly thinking they are an invader.
  • Examples of autoimmune disorders include Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Allergy Testing

  • Scratch tests are designed to identify potential allergens that someone may be allergic to.

Signs and Symptoms of Allergies

  • Common signs and symptoms of allergies include inflammation, tissue damage, rash, congestion, watering eyes, sneezing, and itching.

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