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WorksheetsUnit 1: Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following statements describes a patient-centered medical home (PCMH)?
It is an umbrella term for plans that provide health care in return for preset scheduled payments and coordinated care.
It is a care delivery model supported by an interdisciplinary team and led by a primary care provider (PCP).
It is nursing care and therapy delivered to a patient in their home following an acute event.
It is an inpatient care facility for patients who are at the end of life.
Which of the following is an impact of patient portals?
Increased wait times for results
Increased demand on the care team
Increased face-to-face visits
Increased transparency
Which of the following is a component of the quadruple aim, which drives value-based care?
Increased testing
Increased revenue
Improved patient outcomes
Improved prevention screening
To which of the following allied health professionals should a medical assistant initiate a referral for a provider who has ordered support to assist with improving a patient's range of motion?
Radiology technician
Occupational therapist
Nurse practitioner
Physical therapist
Which of the following responsibilities is appropriate for a medical assistant who works in an administrative capacity?
Performing an EKG
Preparing medications
Obtaining vital signs
Collecting copays
Which of the following medication classifications should be used for a patient who is experiencing seasonal allergies?
Antihypertensives
Antihistamines
Diuretics
Antipyretics
Which of the following schedules of controlled medications can be prescribed with up to a year's worth of refills, if authorized by the provider?
Schedule II
Schedule III
Schedule IV
Schedule V
A patient with chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to the strain it puts on the kidneys. This is an example of which of the following?
Side effect
Adverse effect
Contraindication
Indication
Which of the following actions of pharmacokinetics is most impacted by age?
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Which of the following actions describes the medical assistant's role in confirming "the right medication," in terms of medication administration?
Assessing the benefits and risks of a medication
Stating the name of the medication, who ordered it, and the intended effect of the medication
Informing the patient of the indication for the medication
Evaluating the patient for effects
Albuterol (Proventil HFA) is an example of which of the following medication classifications?
Anticoagulant
Bronchodilator
Antiemetic
Antipsychotic
A patient calls in with a question about one of their medications but does not remember the name of the medication and states, "It's a small, oval-shaped pink pill." The patient's medical record indicates they are currently taking ten medications. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?
Consult the Physician's Desk Reference for clarification.
Instruct the patient to seek help from a family member or the pharmacy.
Ask the patient to bring the medication into the clinic to verify what it is.
Type the patient's description into an online search engine to determine the answer.
Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?
Honey
Vegetables
Pasta
Beans
Which of the following is the first step a patient who has Stage I chronic kidney disease should take to adapt their diet?
Limit sodium.
Decrease phosphorus intake.
Control potassium intake.
Avoid gluten products.
Which of the following supplements is also a naturally occurring hormone in the brain that is related to sleep?
Gingko biloba
Willow bark
Melatonin
Black cohosh
Which of the following is a warning sign for anorexia and should be reported to a provider immediately?
Weight loss of at least 5%
Increased frequency of menstrual periods
Buying and consuming large amounts of food
Excessive exercising
Which of the following is considered an injectable parenteral route of medication administration?
Subcutaneous
Oral
Topical
Vaginal
Which of the following forms of medication are delivered orally?
Foams
Mist
Lozenges
Powders
A pediatrician prescribes a medication for a 5-year-old child, with the dosage listed as "x mg/kg/day, divided over 3 doses a day." Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to determine how much medication the child should receive per dose?
Measure and record the child's height.
Convert the child's weight to kilograms.
Multiply the daily dose by three.
Ask the provider to clarify how much medication should be given in each dose.
How often should medication allergies be discussed with a patient?
Annually
At every visit
Every 3 years
Each phone call, portal message, or encounter with the patient
