Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Bones
Cerebrovascular Accident or CVA is another name for:
Stroke
How do you convert pounds to kilograms?
Divide pounds by 2.2.
Which screening tool is used to assess for anxiety?
GAD-7
What is the medical term for ear wax?
Cerumen
What is the most common site for intramuscular injections in adults due to its size and low risk of nerve damage?
Deltoid
Which classification of drugs are used to treat bacterial infections?
Antibiotics
Explain how to position the tape measure when performing a head circumference measurement.
position around the largest part of the head, above the ears, around the occipital prominence.
Which progressive neurological disorder is characterized by tremors, stiffness, and slowed movements.
Parkinson's
Name one of the two provider numbers that may be required on a prescription.
DEA & NPI
Which patient position has the patient at a 45-degree angle with their legs supported?
Semi-Fowler's
Which eye exam checks a patient's visual acuity?
Snellen
This type of injection is given into the fatty tissue just beneath the skin.
Subcutaneous
What do -statin drugs treat?
High cholesterol
How much water should people drink every day?
2-3 Liters (64-96 ounces)
Which bone is the longest in the human body and supports much of your weight when standing?
Femur
How many milligrams is equivalent to 4.6 grams?
4 g x 1000 mg/g = 4600 mg
A dermatologist may use freezing to remove warts. What is this kind of treatment called?
Cryotherapy
Where should the MA start the flow of solution during an eye irrigation procedure?
Inner Canthus
This muscle in the upper outer quadrant of the gluteal region is preferred for deep IM injections to avoid the sciatic nerve.
Ventrogluteal
A patient has had a previous severe allergic reaction to gabapentin. This medication is now _________ for the patient?
Contraindicated
When should the parent or patient be given the VIS?
This large fan-shaped muscle on the chest helps push, lift, and hug.
Name 1 parenteral route of medication administration.
IM, SQ, ID, IV, (OTHER: otic, ophthalmic, intranasal, PR, vag, topical, transdermal, anything not in the mouth)
Which agency regulates prescribing software in the EHR?
DEA
How far away from the visual acuity test chart should the patient stand?
20 feet.
Which site is commonly used for intradermal injections such as TB?
Anterior forearm
Nitroglycerin is commonly used to treat __. It is typically administered ____
chest pain, sublingually
Name a food that is high in complex carbohydrates.
Pasta, rice, beans, bread, potatoes. (Starchy foods)
This lobe of the brain is primarily responsible for processing visual information.
Occipital
Your provider Orders 1000 mg of acetaminophen to be administered now. You have on hand 500 mg tablets. How much will you give your patient?
1000mg/500mg = 2 tablets
What does CPOE stand for?
Computerized Physician(or Provider) Order Entry
Name one contraindication to having an ear irrigation.
Ear infection, tubes in ears
Vastus Lateralis
What are the 4 actions of Pharmacokinetics?
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
Which nutrient is made up of amino acids?
Protein
This skeletal condition is characterized by red, hot, swollen joints, most commonly the big toe.
Gout
A provider orders 25 mg/kg of amoxicillin. You have on hand 125 mg/3 mL. The patient weighs 22 lbs. How much medication should the MA administer?
6 mL
Which body position is typically used for vaginal examinations?
Lithotomy (would also take Dorsal Recumbent)
How should the MA hold a patient's ear during an ear irrigation and how should the tip of the disposable irrigation tip be positioned?
Pull the pinna up and back, tip positioned toward the top of the ear canal.
Which type of injection would be given with a 25 gauge, 5/8-inch needle?
subcutaneous injection
Which schedule of drugs has a high potential for abuse and has no medical use in the US?
Schedule 1
If you need to give more than one vaccine in the same muscle, how far apart should they be administered?
1 inch