Medical Assistant Exam Practice Questions PDF

1. A patient with chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to the strain it puts on the kidneys. This is an example of Contraindication 2. Which of the following actions of pharmacokinetics is most impacted by age? Metabolism 3. Which of the following actions describes...

1. A patient with chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to the strain it puts on the kidneys. This is an example of Contraindication 2. Which of the following actions of pharmacokinetics is most impacted by age? Metabolism 3. Which of the following actions describes the medical assistants role in confirming "the right medication" in terms of medication administration? Stating the name of the medication, who ordered it, and the intended effect of the medication 4. Which of the following statements describes a patient centered medical home (PCMH)? It is a care delivery model supported by an interdisciplinary team and led by a primary care provider. 5. Which of the following is impact of patient portals? Increased Transparency 6. Which of the following is a component of the quadruple aim, which drives value-based care? Increased testing Increased revenue Improved patient outcomes Improved prevention screening PREVIOUS 1. To which of the following allied health professions should a medical assistant initiate a referral to for a provider who has ordered support to assist with improving a patients range of motion? Physical Therapist 2. Which of the following responsibilities is appropriate for a medical assistant who works in an administrative capacity? Patient scheduling 3. Which of the following medication classifications should be used for a patient who is experiencing seasonal allergies? Antihistamines 4. Which schedules of the controlled medications can be prescribed up to a year's worth refills, if authorized by the provider? Schedule V 5. Albuterol (Proventil HFA) is an example of which of the following medication classifications? Bronchodilator 6. A patient calls in with a question about one of their medications but does not remember the name of the medication and states, "It's a small. oval-shaped pink pill." The patient's medical record indicates they are currently taking ten medications. Which of the following actions should the assistant take? Consult the Physician's Desk Reference for clarification. 7. Which of the following is an example of simple carbohydrate? Honey 8. Which of the following is the first step a patient who has Stage I chronic kidney disease should take to adapt to their diet? Limit sodium 9. Which of the following supplements is also a naturally occurring hormone in the brain that is related to sleep? Melatonin 10. Which of the following is a warning sign for anorexia and should be reported to a provider immediately? Excessive exercising 11. Which of the following is considered an injectable parental route of medication administration? Subcutaneous 12. Which of the following forms of medications are delivered orally? Lozenges 13. A pediatrician prescribes a medication for a 5-year-old child, with the dosage listed as "X mg/kg/day, divided over 3 doses a day". Which actions should the medical assistant take to determine how much medication the child should receive per dose? Convert the child's weight to kilograms 14. How often should medication allergies be discussed with a patient? At every visit