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1
A state of frenzied excitement s also known as _____.
depression
psychosis
repression
delirium
2
The _____ ear controls our sense of equilibrium.
inner
middle
outer
left
3
Homeopathy is the use of remedies made from naturally occurring sources; these sources are from
minerals
animals
plants
all of these
4
Being a planner can help avoid burnout.
False
True
5
This cystic mass may be a result of chronic otitis media.
chalazion
cholesteatoma
clastroma
carbuncle
6
________ will keep the MA current in knowledge in the years to come.
Being unmotivated
Continuing education
Remembering school
Following the crowd
7
_____ are substances that create perceptual distortions of the mind.
Steroids
Tranquilizers
Depressants
Hallucinogens
8
Hand washing, washing instruments, and asepsis are all ways to reduce infection.
False
True
9
The innermost layer of the eye is the ____.
sclera
retina
cornea
conjunctiva
10
Malingering describes an abnormal desire to delay leaving any public arena.
False
True
11
If a MA must be asked to do things upon finishing a task, they most likely need to develop __.
better posture
good hygiene
empathy
initiative
12
Intraocular pressure is measured by _____, testing for glaucoma.
retinopathy
gonioscopy
tonometry
pachymetry
13
In 2007, ____ % of the world's population relied on alternative medicine.
30-45
65-80
45-60
85-90
14
An __________ is an eye specialist.
orthopedist
osteopath
otolaryngologist
ophthalmologist
15
A ___ assist the pharmacist with the preparation and administration of medications.
MA
phlebotomist
pharmacy technician
lab technician
16
Which of these attributes of a medical assistant does not identify a true professional?
empathy
dependability
ability to communicate
inflexibility
17
Nyctophobia is _________________.
fear of the dark
fear of spiders
fear of high places
fear of enclosed spaces
18
Endolymph and perilymph help transmit sound waves.
True
False
19
___ is the term that describes a chronic preoccupation and irrational fear about bodily health.
Hypochondriasis
Hallucinations
Depression
Compensation
20
Observable evidence of a person's feelings and emotions is known as _____.
psychosis
delirium
repression
affect
21
_____ is an effort to overcome real or imagined inadequacies.
Compensation
Rationalization
Regression
Repression
22
Longer-duration stress can result in headaches.
True
False
23
A new MD in family practice, internal medicine or pediatrics is in residency how long?
4 years
3 years
2 years
6 years
24
The slit-lamp exam is also known as biomicroscopy.
True
False
25
There are ___ stages associated with burnout
2
3
4
1
26
A binge-purge disorder _________ is associated with guilt, depression, and shame.
bulimia repression
bulimia nervosa
bulimia delirium
bulimia regression
27
_____ discovered the vaccination against smallpox.
Caitlyn Jenner
Kylie Jenner
Bruce Jenner
Edward Jenner
28
Reverting to an earlier and more comfortable level of development is known as _____.
regression
compensation
supression
repression
29
____ is the examination of the surface of the eye.
pachymetry
optometry
ophthalmoscopy
tonometry
30
_____ is the measurement of the thickness of the cornea.
Tonometry
Gonioscopy
Opthalmoscopy
Pachymetry
31
The organ of ______ is located in the cochlea.
Norti
Morti
Corti
Forti
32
Most patients find there is very little difference between a M.D. and a D.O.
True
False
33
A _______ is any mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality.
depression
hallucination
delusion
psychosis
34
_____ are unusual or undesirable behaviors occurring during sleep.
Paraplegias
Paramedics
Parasomnias
Paranoias
35
_____ patients in the medical office means that patients' needs are assessed and prioritized.
Remembering
Managing
Ignoring
Screening
36
What is a cause of long-term stress?
powerlessness
all of these
management style
Environment
37
A license defines the physician's scope of practice.
False
True
38
Flattened ____ is often associated with schizophrenia.
feelings
affect
effect
reaction
39
A medical assistant should ensure good personal hygiene to demonstrate a professional ___.
attitude
appearance
practice
education
40
An accredited MA program consists of what types of courses?
general
administrative
clinical
all of these
41
A ___ is a RN with advanced education and clinical experience in a branch of nursing.
pharmacy technician
physician's assistant
nurse practitioner
phlebotomist
42
The medical assistant may do all of the following except:
insurance billing and coding
perform venipuncture
interpret diagnostic imaging
administer injections
43
Who knows the patient's body and financial situation the best?
the MA
the doctor
the patient
the receptionist
44
Involuntary blocking of unpleasant feelings and experiences is known as _____.
repression
supression
psychosis
regression
45
A __ is an allied health professional that practices medicine under the direction of providers.
lab technician
phlebotomist
nurse practitioner
physician's assistant
46
_____ goals are focused and have precise boundaries.
Short-term
Long-term
Specific
General
47
The ____ is trained in drawing blood for diagnostic laboratory testing.
lab technician
phlebotomist
pharmacy technician
EKG technician