Medical Assistant Pre-Employment Test (45 minutes)

Name:

Date: Start time:End time:

  1. Match the name brand to the generic:

Depo-estradiolA. Triamcinolone

KenalogB. Estradiol cypionate

Depo-medrolC. Ceftriaxone

RocephinD. Methylprednisolone

  1. Match the abbreviations on the left with the correct abbreviation on the right:

QDA. mL

1.0 mgB. Daily

ccC. 1 mg

ADD. Every other day

QODE. Right Ear

  1. Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets can be given as follows: 1 tablet under the tongue every 5 minutes as needed for chest pain, with a maximum of 3 tablets in a 15 minute period.
  2. True
  3. False
  1. Advil, Naprosyn, and Lodine are examples of:
  2. Analgesics
  3. NSAID’s
  4. Anticoagulants
  5. Antibiotics
  1. Mrs. Smith is currently taking Coumadin 2 mg daily. The doctor increases her to 3 mg daily. Mrs. Smith just got her 2 mg prescription filled and cannot afford another prescription at this time. You should tell Mrs. Smith to:
  1. Take 2 of the 2 mg tablets daily
  2. Take 1 ½ of the 2 mg tablets daily
  3. Take 3 of the 2 mg tablets daily
  4. Find a way to get the 3 mg prescription, after all, it isn’t the doctors fault she can’t afford the new one.
  1. Match the word to the correct definition:

SublingualA. Breathed in

OralB. Intramuscular

IMC. On the skin

IVD. Under the tongue

InhalationE. By mouth

TopicalF. Intravenous

  1. Antihistamines are frequently used for infections of the nose or sinuses; which are the side effects of antihistamine therapy?
  1. Nasal stuffiness, vertigo, sleeplessness
  2. Nervousness, decreased blood pressure
  3. Hair loss, nausea, dry mouth
  4. Drowsiness, dry mouth, disturbed coordination
  1. To properly administer skin testing, which of the following route is used?
  1. Subcutaneous
  2. Intradermal
  3. IM
  4. Topically
  1. When administering a FLU vaccine to a patient, you would prepare the injection by obtaining:
  1. Insulin syringe, 24G needle 3/8 of an inch
  2. Standard hypodermic syringe, 23G needle, 1-1 ½ inch
  3. TB syringe, 24-26G needle, 3/8 to 5/8 inch
  4. Standard hypodermic syringe, 24-26G, 3/8 to 5/8 inch
  1. Body areas to avoid when choosing the site for an injection are .
  1. Healthy muscle tissue
  2. Moles, birthmarks, warts, tumors, lumps
  3. Scar tissue
  4. Both B & C
  1. The doctor orders 80 mg of Depo-medrol. You have 40mg/mL in the clinic. How many mL’s would you give?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 8
  4. ½
  1. The doctor orders 2 mL Decadron to be given. You have 2 bottles of Decadron on hand. Decadron 4mg/mL and Decadron 8mg/mL. You should .
  1. Give the lowest dose and give 2 mL of the 4mg/mL bottle
  2. Clarify the doctor’s order.
  3. Give 2mL of the 8mg/mL
  4. Tell the doctor to give it himself
  1. One of the uses of acetaminophen is to treat .
  1. Hypertension
  2. Rapid pulse
  3. Fever
  4. Shallow respirations
  1. The generic name of Motrin is .
  1. Indomethacin
  2. Ibuprofen
  3. Naproxen
  4. Salsalte
  1. Which BP is in the normal range?
  1. 200/80
  2. 110/70
  3. 80/50
  4. 150/90
  1. The doctor gives a patient the following prescription: Amoxicillin 250mg (#30)

Sig: 1 tab p.o. t.i.d until gone

  1. How many days will the patient take the antibiotic?
  1. 4 days
  2. 2 weeks
  3. 7 days
  4. 10 days
  1. Safety precautions in preparation of medications include which of the following:
  1. Check the label and expiration date
  2. Check for contamination
  3. Is it look-a-like, sound-a-like medication
  4. Check and verify 2 patient identifiers (Name and DOB)
  5. All of the above
  1. Medication administration documentation includes all of the following EXCEPT:
  1. Medication name
  2. Site
  3. Lot Number
  4. Side Effects
  1. Medication is still considered potent until .
  1. The date stamped on the vial
  2. It becomes discolored
  3. It becomes contaminated
  4. All of the above
  1. How many mL’s are in 1 ounce?
  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 60
  4. 30
  1. 15 cubic centimeters and 15 mL’s are the same.
  1. True
  2. False
  1. You have a child in the office with a fever. The doctor orders you to give the child acetaminophen. You know the following facts: 1) the child weighs 40lbs, 2) Acetaminophen is given 10mg per kg, 3) 2lbs=1kg, 4) Acetaminophen comes in 160 mg per tsp.
  2. How many mg’s should the child have?
  1. 10
  2. 20
  3. 2
  4. 200
  1. How many tsp’s should the child receive?
  1. 1 ¼
  2. 5
  3. 1
  4. 2
  1. Mr. Peters called today complaining of a rash on his face and arms. He was seen in the office yesterday for bronchitis and was started on an antibiotic. You should tell Mr. Peters to .
  1. Hang up the phone and call 911
  2. It is to be expected. Advise him to use calamine lotion and touch it out.
  3. Stop taking the antibiotic. You will inform the physician.
  4. Continue with the medication for 2 more days, if a rash continues then come to the office.
  1. Please add the following:

724.06

840.56

+78.22

  1. Please subtract the following:

37.00

-28.75

  1. Please divide the following:

1,253,888.80 ÷ 79 =

  1. Please multiply the following:

57.32

x 3.15

  1. Percentages:
  1. 70 is 20% of
  2. 80% of $235.44 is
  3. Find 20% of 5,360.00
  4. An insurance company will cover 80 percent of a $3,900 bill; the patient must pay the non-covered portion. How much will the patient have to pay?
  5. Mr. Smith ha insurance with a $275 deductible. In addition, he pays 10 percent of the remainder of the bill. His hospital bill is $1,500.00. What is his total payment?
  6. What is 47.8937 rounded to the nearest tenth?
  7. Mr. Jones is being admitted to the hospital. His estimated bill is $3500 room and board; $750 laboratory; $250 pharmacy; $265 physical therapy; and $1025 x-ray. His insurance will cover 80 percentage. Mr. Jones must pay the non-covered portion. What will he owe the hospital?
  1. Multiplication:
  1. 23 units @ $10.95
  2. 1000 units @ $7.38
  3. 586 units @ $0.37
  4. 10 units @ $4.95
  5. 895 units @ $0.95
  1. Mrs. Gray has Medicare which pays 100% of her hospital bill after she has met $560 deductible. She has already paid the $250 toward the deductible. If her bill is $2300, how much will she have to pay?
  1. $210
  2. $310
  3. $456
  4. $31.10
  1. Find 1% of $23,000
  1. $0.02
  2. $2.30
  3. $23.00
  4. $230.00
  5. $2300.00
  1. Spelling Test- Please check the box next to each word spelled correctly. If the word is spelled incorrectly, write the correct spelling on the line provided.
  2. Assistent◊
  3. Received◊
  4. Routinly◊
  5. Anisthesia◊
  6. Sincerily◊
  7. Definetely◊
  8. Reciepts◊
  9. Perscription◊
  10. Cancil◊
  11. Diarrhea◊
  12. Diognosis◊
  13. Refil◊
  14. Abdoman◊
  15. Alergic◊
  16. Cardovascular◊
  17. Cornary◊
  18. Gastronentistenal◊
  19. Medical terminology- Match the columns:
  1. ADHDUrinalysis
  2. ICUWithout
  3. JCAHOAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  4. UAIntensive Care Unit
  5. W/OBiopsy
  6. BXJoint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization
  1. Write the Medical Symbol
  1. At
  2. Greater than
  3. Decrease
  4. Without
  5. With
  1. Abbreviations
  1. Date of injury
  2. No known injury
  3. Chest pain
  4. Rule out
  5. Temperature
  6. No known drug allergies
  1. Punctuation and Alphabetizing

Please circle all spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors in the following letter:

You’re insurance company still has not payed this account. Out contacts has not been effective. If your sure they intend to pay your claim, please contact you’re employee benefits manager or the insurance company directly to request immediate payment?

We regret that ew must now consider this here account you’re responsibility. Our policy are for full payment within tin (10) day of this notice. We appreciate your uncooperation.

  1. Write the following names in alphabetical order:
  1. Gloria, Agapito

Garza, Maria T.

  1. Esparza, Dalia E.

Flores, Hector

  1. Garcia, Enrique

Fragoso, San Juanit

  1. Garcia, Azucena

Frias, Juan

  1. Garza Gomes, Anita

Garcia, Imelda

  1. Flores, Oralia

Gallagher, Phyllis

  1. Galvan, Raquel

Garcia, B/B Dora

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