MA Certification Review

Metabolic bone disorder affecting postmenopausal women & is characterized by the loss of Ca&P?

What is the latest date an employer may give the employee the W-2 form?

the abbreviation for "four times a day"

One way to prevent patients from forgetting future appointments is?

A patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm, you should?

The longest bone in the body is the?

Incorrect information given that may injure the reputation of another is called?

Bradycardia refers to?

Condition of excessive intraocular pressure which results in atrophy of the optic nerve is?

when applying a cast, the plaster ?

A fragile organism called gonococcus bacteria causes which of the following?

A tray for pelvic examination usually includes?

Physiology is the?

a simple sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates are ultimately converted is ?

Palpation is done by?

Type of insurance that provides income when the insured is unable to due to illness or injury?

Inflammation of the meninges due usually to bacterial infection?

mild hypnotic drug that is relaxing but doesn't produce sleep is called?

the application of water in the treatment of disease is referred to as ?

which of the following may precipitate individual attacks of asthma?

intradermal injections are usually given?

conducting away is referred to as

The best respiratory rate can be taken by?

a Z-track injection is what type of injection given to the gluteal muscle of the buttocks

hot packs are a form of physical theraphy that provides?

the part of the syringe and the needle that may be touched is called?

Of the following, which could not legally act as an agent for another patient?

The medical term for nosebleed is?

when one encounters a baffling term you should

What program may retired military, their dependents or active military personnel receive care?

The most common bacteria stain is ?

serum

Tiny microscopic projections in the wall of the small intestines, that absorbs nutrients

This usually causes itching and is sometimes accompanied by scaling or blistering

The term "self" refers to?

the abbreviation for "immediately"

the abbreviation for "three times a day"

instrument used to view the nose is?

agent which excites and promotes functional activity is called?

When using a microscope with a 10x ocular & the 40x objective in place, total magnification is?

the doctors office is most concerned with?

the pH of a urine sample is checked to determinate?

when a venipuncture is performed using a lavender top vacationer tube the sample?

The universal donor is blood type?

The pre-determined amount of money paid by the patient before an insurance company pays is?

when preparing the patient for a vaginal exam, you would position the patient how?

The small sac attached to the underside of the liver ad store bile is called

of the following choose the word or words that are incorrectly spelled ?

the opposite of superficial is ?

The most common place to take a pulse is at the?

A patient's financial account is referred to as?

atriomegaly refers to ?

A substance provided by the stomach, necessary for the digestive of food is called?

drugs used to prevent clotting of blood are?

purpose of applying paste or jelly when running and ECG is to reduce?

A.I.D.S is the initials for?

Auscultation is done by using a?

The combing form for "women" is?

What should be avoided by a medical assistant?

A critical illness resulting in the sudden cessation if kidney function is known as?

the digestion of fats occurs mainly in the ?

Congenital defect consisting of the absence of a vertebral arch of the spinal column is called?

The abbreviation for "blood pressure" is?

A condition indicating that certain elements are lacking in the blood is called?

an injection given at a 45 degree angle is an?

An inflamed condition of the tendon and tendon muscles is called?

A pap smear is used to?

Physician that would diagnose & treat diseases & malfunction of glands of internal secretions?

When a patient must cancel an appointment you should?

Which of the following groups sponsor CHAMPUS?

In order to inflate the blood pressure cuff the value is turned?

Prognosis refers to?

What is the medical term for collar bone?

Neoplasm refers to?

A condition characterized by frequent liquid stools is known as?

A patient in the prone position is?

IPPB is used in the treatment of?

The first way to communicate courtesy to the telephone caller is to?

The first sound heard when taking the blood pressure is the?

when performing a finger puncture, the first drop of blood should be ?

congenital anemia occurring among blacks which an average of 1/10 carry the abnormal gene is?

when collecting specimens for a blood cell count, you would use a tube that contains?

High blood pressure is referred to as?

The abbreviation for "every two hours"

branch of meds which uses radionuclides in the diagnosis and treatment of disease is ?

An insurance contract written for a company for it's employees is called?

if a patient begins to feel faint during a venipuncture you should?

The word part "nephron" means?

The word part "itis" means?

If a carotid pulse was taken, it would be taken in the?

The urinary system is composed of?

A patient who is 68 years old is most likely covered by what type of insurance?

when autoclaving instruments, the timing period begins?

The act of giving birth is called?

The word "dys" means?

Seizure disorder is associated with electrical impulses from the neurons of the brain is?

The smallest blood vessel is the?

The word part which means "joint" is?

The purpose of aging the accounts receivable is?

A chronic disease of insulin deficiency or resistance is called?

gov agency having legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use

A counting chamber utilized in manual microscopic methods is called?

"osteo" means?

During an eye examination using the snellen's eye chart, the patient should?

The word indicating the date medical insurance coverage begins is called?

Facial bones that compose the massive upper jaw bones are called?

the three main groups of carbohydrates are?

Incision into the chest wall is referred to as?

A suffix is the?

The word part "peri" means?

galactose is a product of the digestion of?

the most common position for chest x-rays are

how often the physicians narcotic license renewed

under the controlled substance act , how many schedules are there ?

When one encounters a baffling term you should?

"occult" means ?

Tissues are composed of?

This bone forms the forehead and bony sockets which contain the eyes?

The suffix which means "discharge or flow" is?

A patient with a rapid pulse has?

when performing a routine phlebotomy,the most common gauge needle is ?

Facial bones that compose the lower jaw are referred to as?

When a small sample of tissue is taken from the body and sent to a clinical lab to be examined?

the size of the needle is expressed by ?

What kind of insurance provides medical care for job related injuries or illnesses?

metastasis refers to?

technique that employs high frequency, inaudible sound waves which bounce off body tissue is ?

If a pt has complained of chest pain collapses in the office, you should?

which of the following needles has the widest lumen

The outer most cellular layer of the skin is called?

Person incapable of forming melanin is called

The Muscle walls of the heart are called the?

the voice box is called?

variation in the shape of the red cells would be indicated as?

normal oral temp is 98.6 degrees f the equivalent c temp is?

For the first 2 months, the unborn child is referred to as?

A prefix is the?

The most important muscle to aid in breathing

Gradually developing cloudiness of the lens, occurring most frequently in person over 70yrs is?

the nerve to be concerned when given an injection into the buttocks is ?

Patient to be entitled to paid in full benefits under the Blue Shield program, physician must?

Intercostal refers to?

To establish eligibility for the Medicaid patient, you must check their?

abbreviation for "teaspoon"

The substance used to prevent x-ray exposure is?

an electrocardiograph is?

Another name for myocardial infraction is?

insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ?

large amounts of injectable medication,at least 2mL or more are given

good source of vitamin C are

relapse refers to a ?

Pathology is?

a lipid profile includes testing for

Poor records are kept & a physician fails to report the income & deductions to the IRS, charge?

A hemostatic forcep?

when performing a differential white blood cell count, a bashful will be recognize by?

when you are asked to take a cervical x-ray, you would take the film of the ?

agent giving to counteract an unwanted effects of a drug is called?

GTT is test for?

What is the first down sound wave that you hear

one who studies disease is a?

When focusing the microscope, one should begin with which object?

Once complete heart beat, combining the contraction and relaxation phases is known as the?

A goiter?

An unacceptable procedure for a fainting victim is?

during galvanic electrical stimulation , the patient?

fats are something called?

The most common combing form is?

The "master" gland of the human body is called?

A tumor that is nonprogressive & not life threatening is considered?

in the anatomical position the patient ?

Which of the following are characteristics of infantile eczema?

Premature termination of pregnancy before the embryo of fetus is able to exist on its own is?

the vitamin that is necessary for the proper clothing of the blood is ?

Hepatitis is?

The lithotomy position is used when a patient?

and ultrasound should not be used for ?

The word part "phago" means?

A mysterious condition which kills apparently infants between the ages of 4 weeks and 7 months?

Liver enlargement is referred to as?

The suffix which means "pain" is?

The patient is more cooperative if they?

Medicare pays what percentage?

agent which affects BP, increasing the flow of urine and thus reducing the volume of body fluid

A patient in the supine position is?

Hemostats are a type of?

The abbreviation for "every hour"

A listing of specific services rendered and fees charged is a/an?

drugs agents that neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach are called?

Hypertension is also referred to as?

The suffix which means "plastic repair" is?

This attacks joints & surrounding tissues, an intermittent disease w/ periods of remission

The word part meaning "white" is?

diagnostic technique which detects regions of the heat and cold in the body is called?