AAMA Pharmacology 2

Question 1

A patient is prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes. Which of the following is a contraindication for this medication?

Accepted Answer

Renal impairment with eGFR below 30

Answer

Metformin is contraindicated in severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73m²) due to risk of lactic acidosis.

Question 2

Which drug schedule classification applies to medications with accepted medical use but the highest potential for abuse and dependence?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule II drugs have accepted medical uses but carry the highest abuse potential among legally prescribed medications, examples include oxycodone and amphetamines.

Question 3

A medical assistant is documenting a medication order. The abbreviation 'pc' means the medication should be taken:

Accepted Answer

After meals

Answer

The Latin abbreviation 'pc' (post cibum) means after meals.

Question 4

Which route of administration provides the fastest onset of drug action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

Answer

Intravenous administration delivers the drug directly into the bloodstream, resulting in the fastest onset of action.

Question 5

A patient taking warfarin reports starting to take aspirin daily. The medical assistant should recognize this as a concern because:

Accepted Answer

Aspirin increases bleeding risk when combined with warfarin

Answer

Both warfarin and aspirin have anticoagulant/antiplatelet properties, and combining them significantly increases the risk of bleeding.

(AAMA) American Association of Medical Assistants Certified Practice Test

(AAMA) American Association of Medical Assistants Certified Practice Test

AAMA Pharmacology 2