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[Done] Which of the following describes the process for obtaining a medical license from one state based on requirements being met in another state? A. Reciprocity B. Examination C. Endorsement D. Graduation

[Done] An elder adult patient presents with orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and bilateral ankle swelling. Echocardiography demonstrates decreased left ventricular motion and ejection fraction, but normal valve function. These findings are most indicative of which type of cardiac pathology? A. Shunted flow B. Regurgitant flow C. Flow obstruction D. Pump failure

[Done] What is the volume of amoxicillin syrup [tex]$125 mg / 5 ml$[/tex] required by a child prescribed 250 mg amoxicillin orally three times daily for 5 days?

[Done] The DSM-5 is a handbook of mental disorders that outlines criteria in order to meet diagnosis. What does the DSM-5 stand for? A. Diagnosing Substance and Mental Disorders B. Disorders of Substance and Mental Health C. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders D. Dictionary of Substance and Mental Disorders

[Done] After attempting a venipuncture on a patient who has small, fragile veins, a CCMA misses the patient twice. The CCMA should do which of the following? A. Repeat the draws until the CCMA is successful. B. Perform the draw on a foot. C. Perform the draw on a leg. D. Ask another CCMA to obtain the specimen.

[Done] A medical assistant is administering lidocaine ointment. The assistant should identify that this medication uses which of the following routes of medication absorption? A. Topical B. Oral C. Parenteral D. Mucous membrane

[Done] A medical assistant suspects that a pediatric patient is being abused. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the assistant to take? A. Notify the provider. B. Document the abuse. C. Question the parent. D. Contact a school counselor.

[Done] When performing a capillary puncture on an 8-month-old patient, which of the following actions should the CCMA take? A. Have the parent hold the child during the procedure. B. Apply firm pressure at the site after puncture. C. Place a bandage on the puncture site. D. Warm the site for a minimum of 10 min prior to puncture.

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

[Done] In hoarding, the key feature is A. not discarding items B. over-gathering which impacts daily functioning C. a fear of being wasteful D. the persistent over-accumulation of possessions