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What is a Schedule 1
Includes substances that have a high potential for abuse and currently have no approval medical use in the United States.
What acomodations can support a patient with hearing loss?
communicate in person, speak directly to them, pronounce words clearly.
What Is used to determine a patients BMI?
Height and weight
What does EMR stand for?
Electronic Medical Record
what are common signs and symptoms in a heart attack?
Chest pain, shortness of breath
What does CSA stand for?
Controlled substance act
What is an example of a socioeconomic stressor?
Loss of a vehicle.
circumference of a child’s head should be measured at a well-child visit until what age?
3
Refrigerated medications must be stored at what temp?
35-46f
An MA observes a patient in the waiting room clutch their chest and collapse.what should be done first?
call 911
What classification does amoxicillin fall under?
Antibiotic
How many mental health illnesses are currently recognized?
Over 300
What characteristics of the patients pain need to be documented?
Location, Duration, Characteristics, onset
How often should temperatures on medication be checked?
Daily
what should a medical assistant do in the case of a patient having a seizure?
Move objects out of the way to prevent injury,
Help patient to the floor if standing,
Turn the patient to the side to prevent choking
What Medication classification would be prescribed to treat high blood pressure in a patient?
Antihypertensive
What is a stressor?
A stressor is anything that causes anxiety or stress.
What does an oximeter measure?
Oxygen saturation in blood
what syringe would best be used to administer 0.1 mL?
tuberculin
An MA is caring for a bleeding wound. The blood is bright red, and the bleeding is fast and profuse. what kind of hemorrhage is this?
Arterial
What does an Otolaryngologist study?
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Define rationalization?
Explanation that makes something negative or unacceptable, seem justifiable or acceptable.
Define Orthopnea
Difficulty breathing unless in an upright position.
Which of the following is considered a reusable equipment or supply?
5 mL syringe
Surgical forceps
Injection needle
Medication ampule
Surgical forceps
What burns would result in no pain but the tissue is whitish?
3rd