FREE Certified Medical Assistant MCQ Questions and Answers

Question 1

The meaning of the pharmacological abbreviation "qid" is _____.

Accepted Answer

four times a day

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every week

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every hour

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every day

Question 2

Blood clotting cells that are not producing enough is referred to as:

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Thrombocytopenia

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Thrombophlebitis

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Erythrocytopenia

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Erythrocytosis

Question 3

Which best sums up the body's capacity to keep itself in a normal state?

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Homeostasis

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Catabolism

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Anabolism

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Metabolism

Question 4

Which cranial nerve is associated with smell?

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Olfactory

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Trochlear

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Vagus

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Hypoglossal

Question 5

Which of the following is a proper spelling of the term?

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Gastrointestinal

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Gastrointestinol

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Gastrointestinul

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Gastrointestinel

Question 6

The one-celled air sacs that carry out gas exchange in the lungs are known as:

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Alveoli

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Capillaries

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Pleurae

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Bronchi

Question 7

The classifications for calcium, potassium, and sodium are:

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Electrolytes

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Estrogens

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Prostaglandins

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Androgens

Question 8

Which of the following anatomical structures is referenced by the combing form cost/o?

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Rib

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Patella

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Tibia

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Waist

Question 9

Which of the following phrases describes a set of actions intended to guarantee trustworthy, accurate test results?

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Quality control

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Best regards

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Medical control

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Accuracy

Question 10

All of the following, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF, is information required to schedule a follow-up visit for an existing patient.

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Patient's employer

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Appeals board

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Insurance carrier

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The patient agrees to treatment