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Question 1

Subcutaneous needle length

Answer 1

1/2-3/4 inch

Question 2

Dry heat treatment

Answer 2

A hot water bottle

Question 3

Between the age of 6 and 10 years old, children develop

Answer 3

A sense of what is right and and wrong and of honesty and fairness

Question 4

When examining a child

Answer 4

Use a quiet location and have the toddler sit, lie down, or be held by the parent. Never clap your hands or make any other loud noise directly in front of the ear because this can damage the ear

Question 5

Social development

Answer 5

Is the way a child or person relates to others

Question 6

Immunizations

Answer 6

Are given to reduce the susceptibility of the host to infections

Question 7

Child abuse suspected

Answer 7

Of you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected while you are working as a medical assistant, you must inform your supervising licensed practioner and contact the child protection agency in your community

Question 8

Speaking to a patient

Answer 8

Speak in clear, low pitched tones and give the patient plenty of time to answer

Question 9

Adipose tissue

Answer 9

The loss in adipose tissue and decreased circulation result in a lessened ability to retain heat, which increases sensitivity to cold

Question 10

Angioplasty

Answer 10

Angioplasty may be needed for coronary artery disease, but it is not commonly preformed for hypertension

Question 11

Depression- elderly patients

Answer 11

One reason for the low rate of treatment for depression among elderly patients is that many older people and their families believe that depression is a normal consequence of growing old

Question 12

Communication w/ a hearing impairment patient

Answer 12

Face the person and speak in clear, low pitched tones

Question 13

Help a geriatric patient

Answer 13

By telling them about available medication reminder boxes, timers, or medication organizers to help them remember to take their medications

Question 14

Integumentary system aging

Answer 14

One of the signs in integumentary aging is atrophy of the subcutaneous layer of skin due to a decrease in adipose tissue

Question 15

Elderly patients and depression

Answer 15

Many elderly patients do not understand depression and may be frightened by the idea of taking medications for a mental problem

Question 16

Elder abuse

Answer 16

Most elder abuse victims are older women with chronic illness or disabilities

Question 17

Constipation in elder patients

Answer 17

The constipation diarrhea cycle can be alleviated by encouraging elderly patients to eat more high fiber foods, increase their fluid intake, and increase their activity level if possible

Question 18

Antihypertensive drugs

Answer 18

Reduce blood pressure

Question 19

An indication

Answer 19

Is the purpose or reason for using a drug

Question 20

Excretion

Answer 20

Describes the manner in which a drug is eliminated from the body

Question 21

Drugs derived from animal substances

Answer 21

Include insulin, thyroid hormones, fats and oils, enzymes and antisurums and antitoxins for vaccines

Question 22

Acute drug therapy

Answer 22

A drug is prescribed to improve a life threatening or serious condition

Question 23

Pharmacokinetics includes

Answer 23

The absorption, metabolism, distribution, and excretion of drugs from the body

Question 24

Pharmacodynamics

Answer 24

Is the study of what drugs do to the body

Question 25

Pharmacokinetics

Answer 25

Is the study of what the body does to drugs

Question 26

Drugs are prescribed

Answer 26

To prevent diseases or conditions in prophylactic therapy

Question 27

Schedule V drugs

Answer 27

Have the lowest abuse potential of thr scheduled drugs

Question 28

1lb

Answer 28

=16 ounces

Question 29

1tbsp

Answer 29

=15 mL

Question 30

Convert 352 lb to kilograms

Answer 30

=159.665 kg

Question 31

Convert 1560 mL to ounces

Answer 31

52

Question 32

Volume

Answer 32

Refers to the amount of space a drug occupies

Question 33

Bella weighs 110lbs. How many kilograms does she weigh?

Answer 33

=49.895 kg

Question 34

30 mL

Answer 34

Is the equivalent of 1 fluid ounce

Question 35

Convert 45880 mL to liters

Answer 35

=45.88 L

Question 36

Physical therapy

Answer 36

Treatments include cold, heat, ,water, exercise, massage, and traction

Question 37

If a cane is adjusted to the right height,

Answer 37

The patients elbow will be flexed at 20 to 25 degrees

Question 38

In mechanical traction

Answer 38

A special device intermittently pulls and relaxes a prescribed body part, such as the neck.

Question 39

A hot water bottle

Answer 39

Is a form of dry heat treatment

Question 40

A hot compress

Answer 40

Is an example of a moist heat treatment

Question 41

The physical therapist preforms manual traction by,

Answer 41

Using his hands to pull the patients limb or head gently