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[Done] A patient has been diagnosed with ringworm by the provider. The medical assistant would explain that which of the following is the causative agent? A. Protozoa B. Fungi C. Bacteria D. Virus

[Done] A nurse is caring for a client who was recently bitten by a deer tick. Which of the following findings would support a diagnosis of Lyme disease? A. Hives covering the legs B. Circular red rash on the flank C. Red papules covering the shoulders D. Scaly thread-like ridges between fingers

[Done] Which of the following terms describes the movement of a medication from its site of administration to the body system it affects?

[Done] Which of the following professional organizations has identified the use of computers and electronic equipment in the medical office as one of its key competencies? A. AMA B. AAPC C. AMT D. AAMA E. AHIMA

[Done] A newly hired medical assistant must undergo training for pathogens and transmission routes. Which of the following enforces this requirement? A. DOE B. OSHA C. CLIA D. AHA

[Done] An electric device delivers a current of [tex]$15.0 A$[/tex] for 30 seconds. How many electrons flow through it?

[Done] Following the formation of a platelet plug, which event is crucial for continuing the vascular repair process after endothelial injury? A. Synthesis of new extracellular matrix components by fibroblasts B. Release of inflammatory mediators from activated platelets C. Constriction of the vessel wall to reduce blood flow D. Endothelial cells beginning to proliferate and repair the vessel lining

[Done] Which of the following visits may be appropriate for telehealth? Select all that apply. A. Follow-up on medication adjustments B. Physical examination C. Patient education D. Review of lab results

[Done] A patient presents for a finger-stick glucose level and reports her skin is sensitive to alcohol. Which of the following would be the best alternative for skin asepsis for the medical assistant to use? A. Glutaraldehyde B. Iodine povidone C. Chlorhexidine D. Caviside

[Done] For which of the following reasons should a medical assistant wear gloves when administering topical medications? A. To prevent sublingual absorption B. To assist time-released dosage C. To assist volatile active ingredients D. To prevent self-administration