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1
Which is an accurate comparison of an apothecary measurement and its equivalent within the apothecary system?
1 fl oz = 8 fl dr
60 gtt = 1 tsp
8 oz = 1 c
1L = 1000 ml
2
Which vitamin is needed for prodection of DNA and red blood cells?
Vitamin C
Folic acid
Vitamin B6
Niacin
3
What is the process of converting a drug from its dose form, such as a tablet or capsule, into a form the body can use?
Administration
Elimination
Absorption
Metabolism
4
Which of the following plays a vital role in the activities of the thyroid hormones?
Iodine
Iron
Phosphorus
Magnesium
5
Which part of a prescription includes the name of the drug and the amount?
Inscription
Transcription
Subscription
Prescriber Information
6
Which instrument is used to grasp the scalpel blade when loading it on the scalpel handle?
Foerster
Needle holder
Forceps with teeth
Adson
7
Which of the following is a parasitic disease?
Syphilis
Scabies
Hepatitis
Ringworm
8
The metric equivalent of 0.001 gram is_
1 centigram
1 milligram
1 microgram
0.001 kilogram
9
Which of the following presents information provided by pharmaceutical companies on more than 2500 prescription drugs?
Physicians Desk Reference
United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary
Drug evaluations
American Hospital Formulary service
10
Determination of the typr of pathogen is called__
inoculation
Qualitative analysis
sensitivity testing
Quantitative analysis
11
Which of the following are included in steps for collection of a blood specimen?
Tell the patient the process will not be painful
Identify the patient correctly
Use the same tubes for chemistry and hematology tests
Ask the patient what tests they need
12
The study of drugs is ___
Pharmacology
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacotherapuetics
Pharmacodynamics
13
The abbrevation for Tablespoon is
tsb
tbsp
tbs
tspd
14
Which of the following organs of the digestive system secretes acid and enzymes?
stomach
large intestine
Esophagus
small intestine
15
Withdrawing blood from a vein is called__
hematology
phlebotomy
coagulation
serology
16
The part of the optical miroscope that concentrates light being directed through the sample is the__
Focus control
Condenser
Objective
Stage
17
The scissor like instruments used for cutting nails or thick materials are__
clippers
forceps
curettes
scalpels
18
Which of the following is used in processing biopsy specimens for laboratory examniation?
3% hydrogen peroxide
Normal saline solution
10% formalin solution
70% isopropyl alcohol
19
Which of the following medications is given by Z-track?
Insulin
Imferon
Ampicillin
Heparin
20
What is the main function of the epiglottis?
It covers the opening of the larynx
it seperates the nasal and oral cavities
it contains vocal cords
it helps propel food to the esophagus
21
Which of these results from the breakdown of the lining of the stomach?
Colitis
Stomach ulcer
Gastritis
Hiatal hernia
22
Medications administered via the intravenous route are absored within
3 to 5 minutes
7 to 10 seconds
15 to 30 seconds
20 minutes
23
Which of the following are the most common sites for venipuncture?
median cubital and cepahlic veins
femoral and inguinal veins
radial and ulnar veins
popliteal an dposterior tibial veins
24
Which of the following refers to the rupturing of red blood cells?
Venipuncture
Hemolysis
Capillary puncture
coagulation
25
The optical microscopes used in physicians' office laboratories usually have__objectives
two
four
three
five
26
Which of the following would you include when giving a subcutaneous injection?
Hold the needle and syringe at a 45 bto 90 degree angle to the skin
Stretch the skin taut over the injection site
Insert the needle very slowly
clean the injection site with hydrogen peroxide
27
The abbreviation for drop is
gtt
dp
gt
drp
28
Which of the following are functions of lipids?
They promote normal growth and wound healing
They decrease the rate of carbohydrate breakdown and absorption
They build healthy bones and teeth and aid in blood clotting
They provide a concentrated source of heat and energy
29
You are providing patient education on a medication for an 11 year old boy. You should direct your teaching to_
The Boy
The parents
The boy and his parents
The boy,parents and siblings
30
Which of the following are bacteria that grow best in the presence of oxygen?
Mordants
Aerobes
Facultative specimens
Anaerobes
31
Which instruction would be beneficial to include in nutritional therapy for patients with hypertension?
Increase the percentage of calories from saturated fats to 30%
restrict potassium intake by limiting the intake of fruits and vegetbles
restrict sodium intake to 2 to 3 g per day
Eliminate foods that contain lactose from the diet
32
What part of the sterile field is considered contaminated?
the outer 1 inch
the outer 1/2 inch
the edge of the field closest to the patient
the outer 2 inches
33
Another name for vitamin C is__
Asorbic acid
Niacin
Carotene
Calciferol
34
Which of the following descibes the manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body?
Excretion
Distribution
Asorption
Metabolism
35
Which medication is used to treat an anaphylactic reaction to medication?
Heparin
Benadryl
Nitroglycerin
Epinephrine
36
How many capsules will the pt take if the ordered dosage is 500mg of ampicillin and each capsule contains 250mg?
4 caps
1/2 cap
2 caps
3 caps
37
Which of the fovllowing would you include when performing enipuncture using an evacuation system?
be careful not to invert collection tubes that have additives in them
bunch up the pt's skin above and below the insertion site
Insert the needle at 45 degree angle with the bevel side down
penetrate the vein wall to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch
38
What is the name for the needle that has the suture material permanently attached to it?
swaged
curved
straight
compound curved
39
Gout is identified by which type of blood test?
total cholesterol
glucose
Uric acid
potassium
40
The action of Antihypertensive drugs is to__
block parasympathetic nerve impulses
reduce inflammation
reduce blood pressure
induces sleep or relaxation
41
This vitamin is needed for production of collagen and absorption of iron
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
42
Which of the following is the basic unit used to measure weight in the metric system?
dram
pound
gram
ounce
43
The patient received a pint of medication from the pharmacy. This is equivalent to__
1/2 cup
1 cup
16 fluid ounces
8 fluid ounces
44
The medical term Hemophilia is__
Rupturing of blood cells which releases hemoglobin
disorder in which the blood does not coagulate at a wound or puncture site
The study of blood
Disorder in which the blood is thicker than normal
45
A wound will heal better if the edges are brought together or__
Debrided
Infected
Approximated
Minimized
46
The category of pharmacologic activity for Furosemide is__
Diuretic
Analgesic
Bronchodilator
Hypnotic
47
___is a chronic liver disease in which normal tissue is replaced with scar tissue
Crohn's disease
Cirrhosis
GERD
Hepatitis
48
Which of the following solutions is appropriate for cleaning blood, blood products or body fluids?
10% bleach
20% isopropyl alcohol
hot water and soap
20% ammonia
49
Whay nutrient is essential for the production of red blood cells?
Iron
Magnesium
zinc
calcium
50
Which of the following is correct about medication documentation?
Document the the medication after the patient leaves the office
Document immediately after administering the medication to patient
Document immediately before administering medication
document all medication administrations at the end of the day
51
Mormal prothrombin time (pt time) is__
2 to 7 minutes
8 to 10 minutes
11 to 15 seconds
30 to 60 seconds
52
The proximal portion of the ___absorbs water and electrolytes
small intestine
Stomach
large intestine
esophagus
53
An example of a subcellular microorganism is a __
Protozoan
Fungus
Bacterium
Virus
54
The action of an antacid is to__
normalize the heartbeat
block the parasympathetic nerve impulses
reduce blood pressure
neutralize the stomach acid
55
Diplococci bacteria are responsible for causing__
boils , acne and abcesses
gonorrhea and some forms of meningitis
syphilis and lyme disease
gasteroenteritis and tetanus
56
Food is mixed with bile and pancreatic juices in which of the following?
Liver
Large intestine
Small intestine
Stomach
57
Which of the following is a distinct group of organisms that can be seen on the surface of the culture?
Keratin
Yeast
Agar
Colony
58
Which area of pharmacology also is called clinical pharmacology?
pharmacognosy
toxicology
pharmacotherapeutics
pharmacodynamics
59
Which of the following is the appropriate way to add instruments to a sterile field?
place the instrument within the outer 1 inch of the sterile field
Hand place the sterile instrument on the sterile field
Place the instrument using sterile transfer forceps
stand close to the sterild field and open the instrument pack
60
What should the medical assistant tell the patient about interactions?
Drug to drug interactions can lead to adverse reactions
All drug to drug interactions are toxic
Drug food interactions are beneficial
Drug food interactions are almost never serious
61
Which schedule of controlled substances contains drugs that have the highest abuse potential?
Schedule II
Schedule III
Schedule IV
Schedule I
62
The___is the innermost layer of the alimentasry canal wall and asorbs nutrients
submucosa
mucosa
serosa
peritoneum
63
The description of whole blood is__
the clear, yellow liquid that remains after a blood clot forms
the main component of erythrocytes
the ruptering of red blood cells
the total volume of plasma and formed elements
64
Laboratories that perform moderate-complexity tests___
cannot perform high complexity procedures
are not authorized to perform blood cell counts and cholesterol screening
must be run by a pathologist
can allow the patient to perform these tests at home
65
Convert 8.09 L to milliliters
809 ml
80.90 ml
8.090 ml
8090 ml
66
A blood test that can measure Creatnine Kinase (CK) can identify__
Gout
Leukemia
Sickle cell anemia
Heart disease
67
Convert 45880 ml to liters
45.88 L
458.8 L
4.588 L
4588 L
68
Which is important to increase in the diet of patients with cancer to help replace destroyed cells by treatment?
Water
Proteins
Fats
Minerals
69
A deficiency in vitamin B12 causes
Pernicious anemia and irreversable liver damage
scurvy and poor wound healing
convulsions, dermatitis and anemia
slow blood clotting
70
What information must be included on a laboratory request form?
Patient's phone number
Type of organism suspected
Patient's signature
Source of the microbiologic specimen
