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What does 'BMD' stand for?
What does 'BMD' stand for?
Bone Mineral Density
The physician orders 160 mg/mL of Depo-Medrol. You have 40 mg/mL on hand. How many milliliters will you give?
The physician orders 160 mg/mL of Depo-Medrol. You have 40 mg/mL on hand. How many milliliters will you give?
4 mL
Which of the following is NOT appropriate patient education information when instructing a patient for after care of suturing?
Which of the following is NOT appropriate patient education information when instructing a patient for after care of suturing?
A patient's medical record is to be released. What is an important rule to remember?
A patient's medical record is to be released. What is an important rule to remember?
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Urine giving off a fruity odor may indicate the pathological condition of:
Urine giving off a fruity odor may indicate the pathological condition of:
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What method uses a device to measure pulse and blood pressure simultaneously?
What method uses a device to measure pulse and blood pressure simultaneously?
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The epiglottis is:
The epiglottis is:
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What is a mixture of insoluble solids in a liquid?
What is a mixture of insoluble solids in a liquid?
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What is a mixture of one or more medications dissolved in a liquid?
What is a mixture of one or more medications dissolved in a liquid?
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What is a flavored solution mixed with sugar?
What is a flavored solution mixed with sugar?
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What is a syrup mixed with alcohol?
What is a syrup mixed with alcohol?
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Normal ranges for a creatinine blood test:
Normal ranges for a creatinine blood test:
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A range of 2 to 6.5 mg/dL for a creatinine blood test would indicate:
A range of 2 to 6.5 mg/dL for a creatinine blood test would indicate:
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What is the medical term for a crushed bone fracture with many fragments?
What is the medical term for a crushed bone fracture with many fragments?
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What is the medical term for a fracture causing a bone to pierce the skin?
What is the medical term for a fracture causing a bone to pierce the skin?
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Which body system does a microorganism enter if it enters the blood supply?
Which body system does a microorganism enter if it enters the blood supply?
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Which body system does a microorganism enter if it is swallowed?
Which body system does a microorganism enter if it is swallowed?
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Which body system does a microorganism enter if it is breathed in through the nose?
Which body system does a microorganism enter if it is breathed in through the nose?
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Which body system does a microorganism enter if it enters via a cut or other break in the skin?
Which body system does a microorganism enter if it enters via a cut or other break in the skin?
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What is the 1994 act that determines the individuals to whom medical assistants are able to communicate test results?
What is the 1994 act that determines the individuals to whom medical assistants are able to communicate test results?
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What condition does a positive Treponema pallidum antibodies blood test indicate?
What condition does a positive Treponema pallidum antibodies blood test indicate?
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What is required for a patient to receive a copy of his or her own records?
What is required for a patient to receive a copy of his or her own records?
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What is the sudden blocking of an artery by an embolus or the formation of an embolus?
What is the sudden blocking of an artery by an embolus or the formation of an embolus?
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What type of puncture do medical assistants not perform?
What type of puncture do medical assistants not perform?
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If the physician tells you to place the client in the lateral position, you understand that this means:
If the physician tells you to place the client in the lateral position, you understand that this means:
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If the physician tells you to place the client in the Fowler's position, you understand that this means:
If the physician tells you to place the client in the Fowler's position, you understand that this means:
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If the physician tells you to place the client in the supine position, you understand that this means:
If the physician tells you to place the client in the supine position, you understand that this means:
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A patient lying flat is in the ________ position.
A patient lying flat is in the ________ position.
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A patient sitting up is in the _________ position.
A patient sitting up is in the _________ position.
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A patient lying on her side would be in the _________ position.
A patient lying on her side would be in the _________ position.
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What determines the fees that insurance companies pay?
What determines the fees that insurance companies pay?
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A protein in the blood associated with antibodies is:
A protein in the blood associated with antibodies is:
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Quality control testing for GC gram stain may be required more often than once a week if who recommends?
Quality control testing for GC gram stain may be required more often than once a week if who recommends?
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Abbreviation for milliequivalent:
Abbreviation for milliequivalent:
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Abbreviation for milligram:
Abbreviation for milligram:
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Abbreviation for milliliter:
Abbreviation for milliliter:
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Abbreviation for minim:
Abbreviation for minim:
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What is the term for a motor neuron and muscle fibers that it controls?
What is the term for a motor neuron and muscle fibers that it controls?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology and Definitions
- BMD: Stands for Bone Mineral Density, an important measure in assessing bone health.
- Depo-Medrol Dosage Calculation: 160 mg/mL required; 40 mg/mL on hand; administer 4 mL.
- Suturing Aftercare: Incorrect guidance includes keeping the site moist for 24 hours.
- Medical Record Release: Always release a copy of the medical record, not the original.
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
- Fruity odor in urine may suggest diabetes mellitus, a condition requiring medical attention.
Measuring Techniques
- Electronic Sphygmomanometer: A device that measures pulse and blood pressure simultaneously.
Anatomical Structures
- Epiglottis: A flaplike structure that covers the larynx during swallowing, preventing food from entering the airway.
Solution Types
- Suspension: A mixture of insoluble solids in a liquid.
- Solution: A mixture of one or more medications dissolved in a liquid.
- Syrup: Flavored solutions mixed with sugar.
- Elixir: A syrup mixed with alcohol.
Lab Values
- Creatinine Blood Test Normal Range: 0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL; a level of 2 to 6.5 mg/dL indicates kidney failure.
Fracture Terminology
- Comminuted Fracture: A crushed bone fracture with many fragments.
- Compound Fracture: A fracture causing the bone to pierce the skin.
Infection Pathways
- Vascular System: Entry route for microorganisms through the blood supply.
- Gastrointestinal System: Entry route for microorganisms swallowed.
- Respiratory System: Entry route for microorganisms breathed in.
- Integumentary System: Entry route through cuts or breaks in the skin.
Legal Regulations
- HIPAA: 1994 act governing the communication of test results by medical assistants.
Disease Indicators
- Treponema Pallidum Antibodies Test: A positive result indicates syphilis.
Patient Record Access
- Patient Copy of Records: Requires a written request and patient signature for access.
Medical Conditions
- Embolism: Sudden blockage of an artery by an embolus or formation of an embolus.
Procedures by Medical Assistants
- Punctures Not Performed: Medical assistants do not perform arterial punctures.
Patient Positioning
- Lateral Position: Client lies on their side.
- Fowler's Position: Client is sitting up, often used for breathing difficulties.
- Supine Position: Client lies flat on their back.
Insurance and Fees
- CPT: Current Procedural Terminology determines the fees that insurance companies pay.
Blood Proteins
- Globulin: A protein in blood associated with antibodies, plays a role in immune responses.
Quality Control in Laboratories
- GC Gram Stain Quality Control: Recommended to be tested more frequently if specified by the manufacturer.
Abbreviations
- mEq: Milliequivalent.
- mg: Milligram.
- mL: Milliliter.
- m/min: Minim.
Neurophysiology
- Motor Unit: Comprises a motor neuron and the muscle fibers it controls, crucial for muscle contraction.
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Test your knowledge with this free practice exam focusing on medical terminology and dosage calculations. Ideal for healthcare professionals and students, each question tests critical concepts necessary for effective patient care. Prepare yourself for success in the medical field.