Duplicate of MA Certification Review

the voice box is called?

Palpation is done by?

A goiter?

Incision into the chest wall is referred to as?

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

The word part "itis" means?

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

Hypertension is also referred to as?

metastasis refers to?

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

insulin is secreted directly into the bloodstream by what organ?

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

when autoclaving instruments, the timing period begins?

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

What should be avoided by a medical assistant?

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

The patient is more cooperative if they?

When one encounters a baffling term you should?

Hepatitis is?

which of the following may precipitate individual attacks of asthma?

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

in the anatomical position the patient ?

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

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

Bradycardia refers to?

One way to prevent patients from forgetting future appointments is?

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

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

The word part "peri" means?

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

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

The outer most cellular layer of the skin is called?

The substance used to prevent x-ray exposure is?

A patient in the supine position is?

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

a lipid profile includes testing for

The lithotomy position is used when a patient?

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

and ultrasound should not be used for ?

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

"occult" means ?

Which of the following groups sponsor CHAMPUS?

Medicare pays what percentage?

Prognosis refers to?

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

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

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

the pH of a urine sample is checked to determinate?

The word part which means "joint" is?

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

The universal donor is blood type?

good source of vitamin C are

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

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

The abbreviation for "blood pressure" is?

A prefix is the?

The purpose of aging the accounts receivable is?

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

The abbreviation for "every hour"

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

instrument used to view the nose is?

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

Hemostats are a type of?

Intercostal refers to?

A patient's financial account is referred to as?

how often the physicians narcotic license renewed

the abbreviation for "four times a day"

The urinary system is composed of?

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

serum

the size of the needle is expressed by ?

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

A patient with a rapid pulse has?

Person incapable of forming melanin is called

The most important muscle to aid in breathing

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

A counting chamber utilized in manual microscopic methods is called?

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

GTT is test for?

A condition characterized by frequent liquid stools is known as?

fats are something called?

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

abbreviation for "teaspoon"

Liver enlargement is referred to as?

The most common bacteria stain is ?

the abbreviation for "three times a day"

an injection given at a 45 degree angle is an?

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

The word "dys" means?

The combing form for "women" is?

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

drugs used to prevent clotting of blood are?

Auscultation is done by using a?

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

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

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

What is the medical term for collar bone?

The Muscle walls of the heart are called the?

The longest bone in the body is the?

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

when one encounters a baffling term you should

IPPB is used in the treatment of?

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

A patient in the prone position is?

the opposite of superficial is ?

the doctors office is most concerned with?

Physiology is the?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the first down sound wave that you hear

hot packs are a form of physical theraphy that provides?

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

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

The word part "phago" means?

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

Another name for myocardial infraction is?

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

A hemostatic forcep?

When a patient must cancel an appointment you should?

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

The act of giving birth is called?

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

The smallest blood vessel is the?

which of the following needles has the widest lumen

the most common position for chest x-rays are

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

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

The most common combing form is?

atriomegaly refers to ?

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

intradermal injections are usually given?

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

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

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

Inflammation of the meninges due usually to bacterial infection?

The suffix which means "pain" is?

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

"osteo" means?

Pathology is?

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

the digestion of fats occurs mainly in the ?

The word part "nephron" means?

when applying a cast, the plaster ?

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

Tissues are composed of?

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

A pap smear is used to?

during galvanic electrical stimulation , the patient?

conducting away is referred to as

relapse refers to a ?

The term "self" refers to?

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

The word part meaning "white" is?

agent which excites and promotes functional activity is called?

one who studies disease is a?

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

galactose is a product of the digestion of?

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

The suffix which means "discharge or flow" is?

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

Which of the following are characteristics of infantile eczema?

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

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

The medical term for nosebleed is?

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

High blood pressure is referred to as?

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

An unacceptable procedure for a fainting victim is?

A suffix is the?

the abbreviation for "immediately"

The abbreviation for "every two hours"

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

A tray for pelvic examination usually includes?

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

A chronic disease of insulin deficiency or resistance is called?

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

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

the three main groups of carbohydrates are?

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

The best respiratory rate can be taken by?

The suffix which means "plastic repair" is?

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

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

Neoplasm refers to?

an electrocardiograph is?

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

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