Week 3 Flashcards
An apgar score ______ requires immediate intervention and continued evaluation
below 7
After beginning the immunization schedule, infants are typically examined:
every 2-3 months for the first 18 months
what measurements are commonly obtained at a well-child visit?
head circumference, weight, height
Toys in the play area of the reception area should:
be washable
what is a sign of abuse?
frequent injuries requiring medical attention
when using a snellen big E chart, the child:
indicates with their finger which way the E is facing
Infancy is the stage of life from _____ to ____ ______?
birth — to — 1 year
The physician ordered 500mg of amoxicillins for jimmy james to be taken STAT, then 250mg every 8 hours for 7 days. You have 250mg amoxicillin capsules on hand. how many pills will you dispense to fill the entire order?
23
How do you convert pounds to kilograms?
divide pounds by 2.2
the provider orders a medication, 20mg/kg twice a day, for a child who weighs 44 pounds. how many milligrams will the child receive per dose?
400 mg BID (2 times a day)
Growth graphs aid in the diagnosis of growth abnormalities, nutritional disorders, and diseases of children’s from birth to age:
20
What are the three primary goals of educating the older population?
- improving self care
- increasing one’s social network
- maintaining an increasing independent functional ability
Many times, changes in cognition can be due to multiple issues. What are three factors?
- hormones
- infections
- medications side effects
What can you do in your role as a medical assistant to help older adults experiencing social isolation and loneliness?
- encourage social interactions
- assists w/ transportation options
- provide materials on community centers or other seniors events
What is the reason for a financial burden on our health care system?
less healthcare providers in previous years
Changes in short-term memory and mood, difficulty finding the right words, and repeating what was said are all signs of which condition?
Dementia
What medication is used to treat depression?
elavil
It is advisable to perform a thorough review of the patient medication list at every visit to prevent?
polypharmacy
The provider orders 500mg of a medication. You have 1g tablet on hand. The patient will receive ____ tab(s).
1 half
The physician orders 1500mcg of vitamin B12. On hand you have 1000mcg/mL. How many millimeters will you give?
1.5 mL
Patients over age 50 should be instructed to routinely test their stool for blood every ____ for detection of cancer of the colon.
year
When conducting a vision screening, using a Snellen chart, a patient is considered legally blind if visual acuity is _______ or less in the better eye with corrective lenses.
20/200
Patients with risk factors such as smoking, environmental exposures and infections such as bronchitis, influenza, or pneumonia would have which tests performed?
pulmonary function test
A pulse oximetry reading of ______ percent or higher is considered normal.
95
