Pathophysiology and Disease Process

Which of the following conditions is defined as loss of bone density?

• osteoporosis

• osteomylelitis

• rheumatoid arthritis

• scoliosis

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of congestive heart failure?

• chronic hypertension

• atherosclerosis

• endocarditis

• family history of CHF

The MA is speaking with a patient who recently underwent a right-sided mastectomy and lymphadenectomy. The MA should inform the patient that which of the following is a manifestation of lymphedema?

• Swelling of the right arm

• Palpable nodules in the left breast

• Scaly patches on the skin

• Migraine headaches

A medical assistant should recognize that which of the following is the purpose of contrast media in diagnostic testing?

• Highlights the inner contours of body structures

• Makes body structures easier to see through

• Indicates the location of bones

• Protects internal organs from radiation

What is the MA's primary role in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the medical office setting?

• Instructing patients about examination preparations

• Administering the contrast medium

• Communicating the results to the patient

• Positioning the imaging equipment

The MA recommends RICE to a patient who calls the office to report an injury. Which of the following injuries is the patient likely to have sustained?

• ankle sprain

• shoulder dislocation

• head contusion

• restless leg syndrome

Which of the following hernias is characterized by the top portion of the stomach protruding through the diaphragm?

• Hiatal

• Umbilical

• Inguinal

• Incisional

Which of the following diseases affects about 9% of the population of the US and is characterized by the body's inability to produce sufficient insulin?

• Diabetes mellitus

• Diabetes insipidus

• Coronary artery disease

• Polycystic kidney disease

A medical assistant is caring for a patient whose dietary choices have resulted in increased uric acid levels. As a result of these factors, the patient is at risk for developing which of the the following musculoskeletal disorders?

• Myasthenia gravis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Gout

Which of the following factors puts a patient at risk of developing coronary artery disease?

• smoking

• underweight

• high HDL cholesterol

• cellulitis