MedCA Medical Assistant Ch 1& 3|30 Questions with Verified Answers
Vital signs -CORRECT ANSWER Routine tasks for the medical assistant.
Physician -
... [Show More] CORRECT ANSWER medical doctor. may decide on the amount of appropriate aid needed from the medical assistant
Back and Joints - CORRECT ANSWER Caring for a bed-ridden patient in a clinical setting may include providing support of these areas to prevent strain.
Prescriptions - CORRECT ANSWER In order for patients to obtain certain medications, these are written by physicians.
Abused - CORRECT ANSWER because they are considered to be controlled substances .The distribution of and access to certain medications is restricted by state and federal laws and can lead to them being....
Enteral administration - CORRECT ANSWER Orally
Topical - CORRECT ANSWER means onto the skin (epicutaneous)
Analgesics - CORRECT ANSWER medications used to alleviate pain
Antianxiety drugs - CORRECT ANSWER medications to suppress anxiety and relax muscles
Parentenal administration - CORRECT ANSWER means that a medication is given into the veins
Diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER medications administered to increase urine secretion in order to rid the body of excess water and salt
laxatives - CORRECT ANSWER medications or foods given to stimulate bowel movements
Subcutaneous administration - CORRECT ANSWER administration of a drug into the layer of connective tissue beneath the skin
HMO - CORRECT ANSWER A group plan offering prepaid medical care to its members
Chronological filing - CORRECT ANSWER System that allows one to locate documents according to date, month, or year.
3 pounds - CORRECT ANSWERS average weight of the adult brain
Epilepsy - CORRECT ANSWERS brain disorder that causes repeated seizures
Degeneration of brain cells - CORRECT ANSWERS leads to neurological diease called Parkinson's disease
Sensory organs - CORRECT ANSWERS Eyes, Ears, Nose, Tongue, Skin
Brain Tumor - CORRECT ANSWERS group of abnormal cells
taste buds - CORRECT ANSWERS tongue receptors for taste
Nerve - CORRECT ANSWERS endings in the skin and other body parts transmit sensations to the brain
EEG - CORRECT ANSWERS performed to diagnose epilepsy
Brain stem - CORRECT ANSWERS regulates heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure
Ansomnia - CORRECT ANSWERS condition characterized by an inability to smell at all.
central nervous system - CORRECT ANSWERS the spinal cord and the brain
Spinal Cord - CORRECT ANSWERS measures 17 inches
Glaucoma - CORRECT ANSWERS eye conditions causing damage to the optic nerve
Ageusia - CORRECT ANSWERS inability to taste
Tinnitus - CORRECT ANSWERS characterized by symptoms such as a constant buzzing or whistling sound [Show Less]