MEDA 122 CHAPTER 31&32 Exam 5
The medical assistant understands that the physician may use all of the following medications to treat patients with genital herpes EXCEPT: A. AZT / zidovudine B. Zovirax / acyclovir C. Famvir / famciclovir D. Valtrex / valacyclovir
A. AZT / zidovudine
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding glomerulonephritis? A. Chronic glomerulonephritis is an infectious disease that leads to permanent kidney damage and kidney failure. B. Signs and symptoms of acute disease include hematuria, flank pain, general malaise, anorexia, and low-grade fever. C. People with chronic glomerulonephritis are often asymptomatic. D. With both acute and chronic disease, treatment measures aim to control hypertension and prevent or delay renal failure.
A. Chronic glomerulonephritis is an infectious disease that leads to permanent kidney damage and kidney failure.
Which of the following abbreviations does NOT relate to the reproductive tract? A. ESRD B. TSE C. ED D. BPH
A. ESRD
Which of the following statements is true? A. Hemodialysis filters blood through tubes in a machine with selectively permeable membranes. B. Peritoneal dialysis is another name for hemodialysis. C. Chronic renal failure is extremely rare. D. The most common cause of chronic renal failure is alcohol abuse.
A. Hemodialysis filters blood through tubes in a machine with selectively permeable membranes.
Which of the following contraceptive methods are matched to the correct information? A. IUD: inserted into the uterus B. Depo-Provera: an oral medication taken daily C. contraceptive patch: transdermal patch applied each month D. diaphragm: 100% effectiveness rate
A. IUD: inserted into the uterus
Which of the following statements is true regarding chlamydia? A. It is an uncommon infection among young adults. B. Most common symptoms are pain, itching, dysuria, and purulent discharge. C. It can be transmitted to the fetus during delivery. D. It decreases the risk of infection with HIV.
A. It is an uncommon infection among young adults.
All of the following are true regarding testicular cancer EXCEPT: A. It usually affects only one testicle. B. One of the risk factors is cryptorchidism. C. Surgical intervention usually includes orchiectomy. D. The rate of successful treatment is only 20%.
A. It usually affects only one testicle.
All of the following statements are true regarding the kidneys EXCEPT: A. More than 80% of the blood pumped by the heart each minute passes through the kidneys. B. A thick layer of fat surrounds each kidney and acts as a shock absorber to cushion and protect the kidneys. C. The kidneys regulate electrolytes. D. The kidneys help maintain acid-base balance by retaining or excreting buffers and acids.
A. More than 80% of the blood pumped by the heart each minute passes through the kidneys.
Medications commonly used to treat BPH include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Pyridium / phenazopyridine B. Proscar / finasteride C. Hytrin / terazosin D. Flomax / tamsulosin
A. Pyridium / phenazopyridine
All of the following abbreviations pertain to some type of infection EXCEPT: A. TAH B. PID C. STD D. STI
A. TAH
Which of the following abbreviations is NOT related to the kidneys? A. TURP B. CKD C. CRF D. PKD
A. TURP
Which of the following statements is true regarding endometrial biopsy? A. The specimen is collected through a long tube inserted into the cervical os. B. The cervix is cleansed with acetic acid. C. This procedure takes approximately 1 hour. D. The patient is given a general anesthetic.
A. The specimen is collected through a long tube inserted into the cervical os.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding uterine fibroids? A. They are cancerous tumors. B. They may cause menorrhagia. C. They may be treated by uterine ablation. D. Patients may be asymptomatic.
A. They are cancerous tumors.
The term hemodialysis means: A. artificial means of removing urea, wastes, toxins, and excess fluid from the blood B. dialysis in which the lining of the peritoneal cavity is used as the dialyzing membrane C. device that holds tissue in place and maintains an opening D. procedure that involves insertion of a sterile drainage tube into the bladder to drain or withdraw urine
A. artificial means of removing urea, wastes, toxins, and excess fluid from the blood
When working in the urology office the medical assistant should: A. ask patients to collect a urine specimen each time they check in B. position male patients in the lithotomy position for urinary tract examination C. place female patients in the Sims position for urinary tract examination D. turn up the lights when the physician uses a transilluminator
A. ask patients to collect a urine specimen each time they check in
Which of the following medical terms means "glans penis"? A. balan/o B. pyel/o C. orch/o D. cyst/o
A. balan/o
A 67-year-old male patient presents to the urologist complaining that he has been needing to urinate more often during the day and night and has difficulty getting his urinary stream started. Based on this information, the medical assistant suspects that this individual is suffering from: A. benign prostatic hypertrophy B. chronic renal failure C. prostatitis D. hydronephrosis
A. benign prostatic hypertrophy
Which of the following medical terms means "vagina"? A. colp/o B. galact/o C. metr/o D. perine/o
A. colp/o
All of the following terms are matched to the correct information EXCEPT: A. enuresis: excessive need to urinate at night after going to bed B. balanoposthitis: inflammation of the glans penis beneath the foreskin C. cryptorchidism: condition in which the testicles fail to descend into the scrotum D. oliguria: deficiency of urine output less than 400 mL/day
A. enuresis: excessive need to urinate at night after going to bed
Which of the following medical terms means "milk"? A. galact/o B. mast/o C. gynec/o D. amni/o
A. galact/o
Which of the following medical terms means "blood in the fallopian tube"? A. hemosalpinx B. menorrhea C. menarche D. colpocele
A. hemosalpinx
All of the following are related to uterine ablation EXCEPT: A. liquid nitrogen B. dysmenorrhea C. general anesthesia D. heated fluid
A. liquid nitrogen
Which of the following is NOT one of the phases of menstruation? A. lunar phase B. follicular phase C. luteal phase D. menstrual phase
A. lunar phase
All of these relate to fibrocystic breast disease EXCEPT: A. mastectomy B. fibrous tumors C. unknown cause D. dietary recommendations
A. mastectomy
Which of the following is usually NOT related to placenta previa? A. maternal age less than 20 B. hemorrhage C. risk of infection D. c-section
A. maternal age less than 20
Edelia is 8 months pregnant. She calls the medical office in tears, stating that she has bloody vaginal drainage and is feeling weak and lightheaded. Based on these symptoms, the medical assistant is concerned this patient may be experiencing: A. placenta previa B. eclampsia C. ectopic pregnancy D. uterine prolapse
A. placenta previa
A 48-year-old male patient presents to the urgent-care clinic stating that he was awakened at 3 a.m. with severe pain in his back just to the right side of his spine, beneath his ribs. He also states that the pain comes and goes and he feels chilled. Upon checking his vital signs, the medical assistant notes that he has a temperature of 101.2ºF. She suspects that he may be suffering from: A. renal calculi B. balanoposthitis C. a sexually transmitted disease D. prostatitis
A. renal calculi
Which type of sexually transmitted infection can lead to damage to the aorta, CNS, or bones? A. syphilis B. gonorrhea C. chlamydia D. genital warts
A. syphilis
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding BPH? A.Common symptoms include flank pain, fever, and chills. B.Patients may be more prone to urinary tract infections, kidney problems, and incontinence. C.Diagnosis of BPH is based in part on digital rectal examination. D.Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test reveals an elevated level of prostate-specific antigen in 30% to 50% of individuals with BPH.
A.Common symptoms include flank pain, fever, and chills.
The physician is most likely to prescribe pain medication for a woman suffering from: A.dysmenorrhea B.hysterocele C.multipara D.amenorrhea
A.dysmenorrhea
Which of the following terms means "destruction of blood"? A.hemolysis B.balanitis C.hematuria D.bacteriocidal
A.hemolysis
Which of the following medical terms means "blood in the fallopian tube"? A.hemosalpinx B.menorrhea C.menarche D.colpocele
A.hemosalpinx
Which of the following statements is most appropriate when the medical assistant is teaching a lactating mother? A. "You are eating for two, so you should double your caloric intake." B. "Increase your intake of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables." C. "Reduce your intake of protein." D. "Decrease your fluid intake."
B. "Increase your intake of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables."
Which of the following statements is true regarding the LEEP procedure? A. The patient is given no anesthesia. B. A high-frequency electrical current is used. C. This procedure results in more bleeding than a punch or cone biopsy. D. Liquid nitrogen is used to destroy abnormal cervical tissue.
B. A high-frequency electrical current is used.
When performing urinary catheterization, the medical assistant must remember to do all of the following EXCEPT: A. Inquire whether the patient is allergic to iodine. B. Assist the female patient into the Fowler position. C. Apply sterile lubricant to the distal 1-2 inches of the catheter. D. Grasp the povidone-iodine swabs and wipe from the top to the bottom on one side of the inner labia.
B. Assist the female patient into the Fowler position.
The medical assistant has been asked to place an indwelling catheter in a 74-year-old woman because of chronic urinary retention. The woman is unable to lay flat because of arthritic pain in her hips and knees. Therefore, the medical assistant will consider which alternative? A. Instruct the patient on how to provide a clean-catch urine specimen. B. Assist the patient onto her side on the examination table and ask another medical assistant to help. C. Assist the patient into the dorsal recumbent position on the examination table. D. Assist the patient in using a bedpan.
B. Assist the patient onto her side on the examination table and ask another medical assistant to help.
To prevent pregnancy, a woman would most likely use a(n): A. D&C B. IUD C. GYN D. PID
B. IUD
Which of the following is true regarding D&C? A. This procedure involves removal of the uterus. B. In this procedure the physician expands the opening of the cervix. C. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia. D. This procedure is performed in the physician's office.
B. In this procedure the physician expands the opening of the cervix.
According to Nagele's rule, if a woman's LMP was September 3, 2009, her EDD would be: A.May 23, 2010 B.June 10, 2010 C.June 13, 2010 D.July 3, 2010
B. June 10, 2010
All of the following statements are true regarding the male reproductive system EXCEPT: A. The testes contain 200 to 300 lobules, which contain the seminiferous tubules. B. Spermatocytes must live within an environment that is slightly warmer than normal body temperature. C. Spermatogenesis takes place within the seminiferous tubules. D. From the testes to the urethra, a series of ducts connect to each other, beginning with the seminiferous tubules and ending with the ejaculatory duct.
B. Spermatocytes must live within an environment that is slightly warmer than normal body temperature.
Which of the following statements is correct? A. Most ovarian cysts are malignant. B. Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome include obesity, male pattern baldness, hirsutism, and difficulty conceiving. C. Symptoms of PMS are entirely psychological. D. 90% of toxic shock syndrome cases are fatal.
B. Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome include obesity, male pattern baldness, hirsutism, and difficulty conceiving.
All of the following are true regarding eclampsia EXCEPT: A. It may cause seizures and coma. B. The key symptom is hypotension. C. The patient must be hospitalized. D. It is the most serious complication of pregnancy.
B. The key symptom is hypotension.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the urinary system? A. The glomerulus and Bowman capsule permit filtration of water, electrolytes, urea, and other small molecules. B. Urine drains from the kidneys to the bladder via the urethra. C. Approximately 180 liters of filtrate are created by the nephrons each day. D. The kidneys produce and excrete an average of 1 to 2 liters of urine each day.
B. Urine drains from the kidneys to the bladder via the urethra.
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of menopause? A. insomnia B. confusion C. hot flashes D. night sweats
B. confusion
During prenatal visits the medical assistant should plan on doing all of the following EXCEPT: A. collecting a urine specimen and testing it for glucose and protein B. drawing blood to test the hemoglobin and hematocrit C. measuring and recording the patient's vital signs D. measuring and recording the patient's weight
B. drawing blood to test the hemoglobin and hematocrit
All of the following are sexually transmitted infections EXCEPT: A. chlamydia trachomatis B. glomerulonephritis C. gonorrhea D. syphilis
B. glomerulonephritis
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential teratogen? A. mercury B. iron C. alcohol D. tobacco
B. iron
Which of the following terms is NOT matched with the correct information? A. conception: time at which an ovum is fertilized B. prenatal: time after birth C. abortion: spontaneous or induced termination of pregnancy D. postpartum: time from birth up to 6 weeks
B. prenatal: time after birth
The medical assistant is teaching a 51-year-old man about kidney stones. She knows that he needs further instruction when he makes the following statement: A."The stones are composed of minerals like calcium." B."Women get them much more often than men." C."The most common symptom is intermittent flank pain." D."If I've had one, I have a 50% chance of having another one."
B."Women get them much more often than men."
Which of the following is true regarding laparoscopy? A.It is performed with local anesthesia. B.The scope may be placed through a small incision next to the umbilicus. C.The patient should have only clear liquids to drink the day of the procedure. D.It is used for performing cryosurgery.
B.The scope may be placed through a small incision next to the umbilicus.
All of the following statements are appropriate when the medical assistant is teaching a patient about pyelonephritis EXCEPT: A. "It can affect one or both kidneys." B. "It is usually caused by Escherichia coli." C. "The most common symptoms are frequency, urgency, and dysuria." D. "Treatment includes antibiotics, analgesics, and fluids."
C. "The most common symptoms are frequency, urgency, and dysuria."
Which of the following statements is appropriate when the medical assistant is preparing a patient to undergo cryosurgery? A. "This procedure uses heat to destroy abnormal cervical cells." B. "This procedure takes about an hour." C. "You may feel pain similar to menstrual cramping." D. "You will need to wear tampons for about a month after this procedure."
C. "You may feel pain similar to menstrual cramping."
When preparing a patient to undergo a renal CT scan, the medical assistant will instruct the patient in all of the following EXCEPT: A. "You will be asked to remove clothing and jewelry." B. "You may feel a warm, flushing sensation after the IV contrast is infused." C. "You will be asked to perform some simple physical exercises during the procedure." D. "The technologist will be nearby in a separate room but will be able to see you through a window."
C. "You will be asked to perform some simple physical exercises during the procedure."
Which of the following is NOT true regarding uterine prolapse? A. Obesity increases risk of uterine prolapse. B. Diagnosis is determined based on physical examination findings. C. Caucasian women are at greatest risk. D. It may be corrected with uteropexy.
C. Caucasian women are at greatest risk.
Erectile dysfunction may be treated with any of the following medications EXCEPT: A. Viagra / sildenafil B. Cialis / tadalafil C. Flomax / tamsulosin D. Levitra / vardenafil
C. Flomax / tamsulosin
Which of the following is NOT true regarding ectopic pregnancy? A. Symptoms include sharp pelvic pain and bleeding. B. 50% of patients require surgery. C. It always causes permanent sterility. D. It is usually located in the fallopian tube.
C. It always causes permanent sterility.
Which of the following is true regarding prostatitis? A. It usually develops secondary to obstruction from kidney stones. B. Treatment includes transurethral resection. C. It may be either acute or chronic. D. It is most common in men under the age of 30.
C. It may be either acute or chronic.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the female reproductive system? A. Estrogen is responsible for producing secondary sexual characteristics in females. B. Fimbriae help the ovum enter the fallopian tubes. C. Oxytocin stimulates production of milk. D. During pregnancy estrogen is responsible for increase in breast size.
C. Oxytocin stimulates production of milk.
Which of the following abbreviations is the medical assistant most likely to document when assisting with a patient's reproductive health problems? A. PKD B. GFR C. TSE D. BUN
C. TSE
All of the following statements are true regarding vaginal candidiasis EXCEPT: A. It is commonly referred to as a yeast infection. B. It is often caused by antibiotic use. C. The most common symptom is foul-smelling, green-yellow vaginal discharge. D. A common diagnostic test is the 10% KOH wet prep.
C. The most common symptom is foul-smelling, green-yellow vaginal discharge.
All of the following are true regarding voiding cystourethrography EXCEPT: A. It is used to examine the bladder and urethra as the bladder fills and empties. B. It is useful for identifying structural abnormalities, urine flow abnormalities, and causes of urinary incontinence, C. The patient must begin the procedure with a full bladder. D. The patient will be instructed to urinate while x-rays are taken.
C. The patient must begin the procedure with a full bladder.
Which of the following is true regarding pregnancy testing performed in the medical office? A. The test is most reliable if performed late in the day. B. The test detects elevated level of HPV in the urine. C. The test performed in the medical office is the same as the home pregnancy tests. D. Testing should be performed at the end of the physical examination.
C. The test performed in the medical office is the same as the home pregnancy tests.
Which of the following statements is true regarding cancers of the female reproductive system? A. Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death in American women ages 40-55. B. Survival rate for those with cervical cancer is only 10%. C. Treatment for uterine cancer is usually a total hysterectomy. D. About 70% of masses found by mammography are cancerous.
C. Treatment for uterine cancer is usually a total hysterectomy.
Adele is a 28-year-old woman in her third trimester of her first pregnancy. She has noticed increasing problems with swelling in her ankles and headaches. Today she feels achy all over, especially in her right upper quadrant, and is very irritable. Based on her symptoms, the medical assistant is most concerned this patient may be experiencing A. hypotension B. abruptio placentae C. eclampsia D. placenta previa
C. eclampsia
The medical assistant's role in assisting the physician with a patient's pelvic examination includes which of the following? A. leaving the room during the pelvic examination if the provider is male B. assisting the patient into the high Fowler position for the examination C. handing the health-care provider needed supplies and instruments D. rinsing the vaginal speculum under cold water prior to use
C. handing the health-care provider needed supplies and instruments
All of the following are related to epididymitis EXCEPT: A. STIs B. pain in abdomen, flank, or scrotum C. impotence D. dysuria and urethritis
C. impotence
All of the following terms are matched with the correct information EXCEPT: A. filtrate: mixture of water, electrolytes, urea, and other small molecules that result from blood passing through the glomerulus B. stent: device that holds tissue in place and maintains an opening C. micturition: process of urine drainage from the kidneys to the bladder D. renal colic: pain that radiates from the flank into the abdomen or groin area
C. micturition: process of urine drainage from the kidneys to the bladder
Which of the following means "pertaining to new birth"? A. precoital B. multigravida C. neonatal D. dystocia
C. neonata
Which of the following medical terms means kidney? A. glomerul/o B. lith/o C. nephr/o D. noct/o
C. nephr/o
All of the following terms are matched with the correct information EXCEPT: A. urgency: sudden, nearly uncontrollable need to urinate B. dysuria: painful or difficult urination C. oliguria: absence of urine D. frequency: need for frequent urination
C. oliguria: absence of urine
Which of the following medical terms means "ovary"? A. mamm/o B. lact/o C. oophor/o D. nat/o
C. oophor/o
The universal tumor staging system includes all of the following EXCEPT: A. metastasis (M): presence/absence of cancer spread to other sites B. tumor (T): size or local spread of primary tumor C. pressure (P): extent of pressure applied to surrounding structures by primary tumor D. node (N): presence/absence and extent of regional or distal lymph node metastasis
C. pressure (P): extent of pressure applied to surrounding structures by primary tumor
A woman who is pregnant with her first child is referred to as: A. nulligravida B. unipara C. primigravida D. antepartum
C. primigravida
Which of the following is the physician most likely to perform to treat patients with BPH? A. radiation therapy B. cystoscopy C. transurethral resection D. chemotherapy
C. transurethral resection
All of the following terms are matched with the correct information EXCEPT: A. urinary catheterization: insertion of a sterile drainage tube into the bladder to drain urine B. urine culture: growth and study of microorganisms isolated from a urine specimen C. urinalysis: study of the kidneys D. peritoneal dialysis: procedure in which the lining of the abdominal cavity is used as a dialyzing membrane
C. urinalysis: study of the kidneys
All of the following terms are matched with the correct information EXCEPT: A.urgency: sudden, nearly uncontrollable need to urinate B.dysuria: painful or difficult urination C.oliguria: absence of urine D.frequency: need for frequent urination
C.oliguria: absence of urine
The medical assistant is offering advice to a patient who is undergoing radiation therapy and chemotherapy. All of the following statements are appropriate EXCEPT: A. "Eat cool, soft, bland foods." B. "Try acupuncture for nausea and anorexia." C. "Report any sudden headaches." D. "Eat large amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables."
D. "Eat large amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables."
Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate when the medical assistant is teaching an expectant mother about the benefits of breastfeeding? A. "It decreases risk to your baby for SIDS, allergies, and respiratory infections." B. "It helps to promotes bonding between the mother and baby." C. "Breast milk is more easily digested by your baby." D. "It promotes bonding between the father and baby."
D. "It promotes bonding between the father and baby."
Which of the following statements is most appropriate when the medical assistant is teaching a male patient about BPH? A. "It is also known as cancer of the prostate gland." B. "It is most common in men under the age of 40." C. "It develops in men who have elevated testosterone levels." D. "It results in urinary retention."
D. "It results in urinary retention."
Which of the following statements is most appropriate when the medical assistant is preparing a patient for a fetal ultrasound? A. "This test is always performed vaginally." B. "You must have nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to this procedure." C. "The sex of the fetus can be identified by 8 weeks gestation." D. "This test can identify multiple pregnancies and fetal defects."
D. "This test can identify multiple pregnancies and fetal defects."
Which of the following abbreviations does NOT relate to a test of the urinary tract? A. GFR B. IVP C. UA D. ARF
D. ARF
All of the following statements regarding endometriosis are true EXCEPT: A. Endometrial tissue proliferates outside of the uterus. B. Pain may last from 6 days before until 4 days after the woman's period. C. The main complication is impaired fertility. D. Diagnosis is based on an analysis of female hormones.
D. Diagnosis is based on an analysis of female hormones.
All of the following statements are true regarding urinary tract infection EXCEPT: A. UTIs are more common in women than men. B. Escherichia coli is one of the most common causes of UTI. C. Common symptoms of bladder inflammation include urgency, frequency, and dysuria. D. Diagnosis of UTI is usually based on the results of a blood test.
D. Diagnosis of UTI is usually based on the results of a blood test.
All of the following statements are true regarding erectile dysfunction EXCEPT: A. Some changes in erectile function are common with aging. B. Incidence of ED is higher in men who smoke or abuse alcohol or other drugs. C. Common physical causes include disorders that affect nerve function, such as diabetes, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. D. Diagnostic testing may include measurement of estrogen level.
D. Diagnostic testing may include measurement of estrogen level.
Which is NOT true regarding cancers of the female reproductive system? A. High-fat diet, obesity, and alcohol intake are linked to breast cancer. B. Increased numbers of sexual partners increases the risk of cervical cancer. C. Symptoms of uterine cancer include bleeding, cramping, and yellow, watery discharge. D. Early symptoms of ovarian cancer include moderate to severe pelvic or back pain, frequency, urgency, and dysuria.
D. Early symptoms of ovarian cancer include moderate to severe pelvic or back pain, frequency, urgency, and dysuria.
Tests completed during an initial prenatal visit most likely include all of the following EXCEPT: A. STI screening B. UA C. CBC D. PSA
D. PSA
Which of the following abbreviations is NOT related to sexually transmitted infections? A. STD B. HPV C. HSV D. PSA
D. PSA
All of the following are true regarding PID EXCEPT: A. It is caused by untreated vaginal infections that ascend the reproductive tract. B. It may result in infertility. C. It increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy. D. Patients with PID are always asymptomatic.
D. Patients with PID are always asymptomatic.
All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT: A. Recommended treatment for an inflamed Bartholin gland cyst is application of warm compresses. B. Causes of dysmenorrhea include endometriosis and fibroids. C. Amenorrhea is defined as absence of menses for 3 or more months. D. Polycystic ovary syndrome affects nearly all perimenopausal women.
D. Polycystic ovary syndrome affects nearly all perimenopausal women.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding trichomoniasis? A. It is caused by infection with protozoa. B. It is often treated with Flagyl / metronidazole. C. It increases the risk of cervical cancer. D. Symptoms include pruritic vesicular genital lesions.
D. Symptoms include pruritic vesicular genital lesions.
All of the following are true regarding prostate cancer EXCEPT: A. Screening involves digital rectal examination. B. The PSA test detects a specific protein in the blood that may be elevated in the presence of prostate cancer. C. One or both testes may be surgically removed. D. The 5-year survival rate for all types of prostate cancer is 95%.
D. The 5-year survival rate for all types of prostate cancer is 95%.
Which of the following statements is true? A. Most insurances will pay the cost of ultrasound for the purpose of identifying the sex of the baby. B. Amniocentesis is performed at 20 to 24 weeks gestation. C. Chorionic villus sampling is a routine procedure performed in all pregnancies. D. The amplified DNA probe test detects for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
D. The amplified DNA probe test detects for chlamydia and gonorrhea.
All of the following statements are true regarding chronic renal failure EXCEPT: A. Progression is commonly so gradual that symptoms are not evident until 90% of kidney function is lost. B. Symptoms are related to the development of uremia, which is the presence of increased nitrogenous waste products, especially urea, in the blood. C. Late symptoms include oliguria, easy bleeding or bruising, lethargy, diminished sensation in the extremities, muscle twitching, and seizures. D. The physician will likely prescribe a high diet high in sodium and potassium.
D. The physician will likely prescribe a high diet high in sodium and potassium.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding pregnancy? A. The umbilical cord contains two arteries and one vein. B. Progesterone secretion by the placenta prevents miscarriage. C. By 12 weeks the sex of the embryo can be detected on ultrasound. D. The testes normally descend in the male fetus during the second trimester.
D. The testes normally descend in the male fetus during the second trimester.
All of the following statements are true regarding AIDS EXCEPT: A. The symptoms include opportunistic infections that a healthy immune system would defend against. B. Without treatment the average survival rate is 9-11 years. C. Breastfeeding is contraindicated for HIV-positive mothers. D. The virus is spread via casual contact such as handshakes.
D. The virus is spread via casual contact such as handshakes.
All of the following medications are commonly used to treat patients with C. Albicans infection EXCEPT: A. Diflucan / fluconazole B. Gyne-Lotrimin / clotrimazole C. Monistat / miconazole D. Valtrex / valacyclovir
D. Valtrex / valacyclovir
The physician has ordered the medical assistant to perform urinary catheterization on a 62-year-old woman suffering from temporary urinary retention. The medical assistant will select which of the following catheters for this procedure? A. mini catheter B. indwelling catheter C. coudé catheter D. a straight catheter
D. a straight catheter
All of the following terms are matched with the correct information EXCEPT: A. vasectomy: procedure that involves removal of a segment of the vas deferens to achieve male sterilization B. cystoscopy: visual examination of the bladder C. lithotripsy: treatment that uses shock or sound waves to crush stones in the kidneys or urinary tract D. anuria: deficiency of urine
D. anuria: deficiency of urine
All of the following data may be related to polycystic kidney disease EXCEPT: A. heredity B. dialysis C. transplant D. cure
D. cure
Information gathered in an initial prenatal visit most likely includes all of the following EXCEPT: A. gravidity B. number of prior live births C. number of spontaneous or elective abortions D. family history of heart disease
D. family history of heart disease
All of the following terms are matched to the correct information EXCEPT: A. eclampsia: disorder of pregnancy marked by hypertension, convulsions, and coma B. preeclampsia: condition during pregnancy marked by hypertension, proteinuria, and edema C. placenta previa: condition in which the placenta is located over the cervical opening D. fibroids: cancerous condition of the uterus
D. fibroids: cancerous condition of the uterus
Which of the following terms is NOT matched with the correct information? A. menarche: onset of menses B. menopause: cessation of menses C. menstruation: female cycle of producing and expelling unfertilized ovum D. gravidity: time from conception to birth
D. gravidity: time from conception to birth
When assisting with the gynecological examination, the medical assistant should: A. ask the patient to arrive with a full bladder B. assist the patient into the Trendelenburg position for the breast examination C. dim the lights D. hand the health-care provider the cytobrush for specimen collection
D. hand the health-care provider the cytobrush for specimen collection
When inserting a catheter into a female patient, the medical assistant should: A. grasp the catheter approximately 1 inch from its tip B. hold the catheter at a slight angle pointing toward the patient's spine C. insert the catheter at least 10 inches before inflating the balloon D. hold the catheter securely until the balloon is inflated
D. hold the catheter securely until the balloon is inflated
Which of the following disorders is NOT matched with the correct information? A. bladder cancer: cystectomy might be necessary B. renal cancer: diagnostic tests might include IVP C. Wilms tumor: usually affects young children D. hydronephrosis: bacterial infection of the kidneys
D. hydronephrosis: bacterial infection of the kidneys
All of the following terms are matched to the correct information EXCEPT: A. diuresis: abnormal secretion of large amounts of urine B. hydronephrosis: stretching of the renal pelvis as a result of obstruction to urinary outflow C. phimosis: stenosis of the foreskin opening so that it cannot be retracted back over the glans penis D. interstitial nephritis: presence of kidney stones
D. interstitial nephritis: presence of kidney stones
When taking the gynecological history, the medical assistant must be sure to ask about certain subjects, including all of the following EXCEPT: A. menstrual cycle B. age at menarche C. amount and duration of flow D. mother's GYN history
D. mother's GYN history
All of the following terms means "testes" EXCEPT: A. test/o B. orchid/o C. orch/o D. olig/o
D. olig/o
Disadvantages to obtaining a urine specimen by urinary catheterization include all of the following EXCEPT: A. invasiveness of the procedure B. risk of introducing microorganisms into the urinary tract C. potential embarrassment experienced by the patient D. reliability of the specimen obtained
D. reliability of the specimen obtained
Which of the following is NOT a part of the urinary system? A. kidneys B. ureters C. urethra D. testes
D. testes
Which of the following terms is matched with the correct meaning? A. ren/o: urethra B. peritone/o: renal pelvis C. pyel/o: pus D. vas/o: vessel
D. vas/o: vessel
Which of the following statements is most appropriate when the medical assistant is preparing a patient to undergo a hysterectomy? A."A subtotal hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries." B."You must avoid sexual intercourse for 6 months after your surgery." C."The great news is that you will never need another Pap test." D."You will no longer have any periods."
D."You will no longer have any periods."
The medical assistant has been asked to perform urinary catheterization on a 72-year-old man who is suffering from urinary retention related to BPH. The medical assistant will select which of the following catheters? A.a straight catheter B.mini catheter C.indwelling catheter D.coudé catheter
D.coudé catheter
