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Questions in medicine

[Done] What is/are some of the advantages of an electronic health record? A. Improved quality and continuity of care B. Increased efficiency and improved documentation C. Easier point-of-care accessibility D. All of the options

[Done] A patient reports that they have a whooping cough. The CCMA recognizes the causative agent for this is which of the following? A. Herpes Simplex Virus B. Human papilloma virus C. Pertussis D. Varicella

[Done] Which factors should the MA consider that may affect the patient's adherence to prescribed therapies used to control vital signs? Select all that apply. A. Age B. Diet C. Privacy D. Exercise E. Weight control

[Done] Which of the following management options will be the most appropriate for a person in the precontemplation stage? A. Referral to a dietician for meal planning B. Discuss the risks and benefits of a healthy lifestyle C. Personalize their health risk based on medical history D. Discuss mindfulness based stress reduction

[Done] A patient reports they are taking medication for leg pain. The medical assistant would document that the patient is taking which of the following types of medication? A. Analgesics B. Anticholinergics C. Antipyretics D. Antiemetics

[Done] Absence of breathing is known as: A. Apnea B. Rales C. Dyspnea D. Eupnea

[Done] Key Concepts for Emotionally Focused Family Therapy include all the following EXCEPT: A. Attachment Styles B. Coalitions C. Emotions D. Attachment Injuries

[Done] What is a major characteristic feature of atherosclerosis? A) Plaque formation in arterial walls B) Constricted heart muscle C) High levels of HDL D) Increased blood flow

[Done] A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about insulin storage. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will store unopened vials of insulin in the freezer." B. "I will return any unused vials of insulin to the pharmacy once they have been on the unit for 1 month." C. "I will discard the current vial of insulin after six doses have been withdrawn." D. "I can keep the current vial of insulin in use stored at room temperature."

[Done] A medical assistant is preparing samples for centrifugation. Which of the following guidelines should the assistant follow when preparing the samples?