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One way to prevent patients from forgetting future appointments is: 1. call them the day before their appointment 2. not to book more than two weeks in advance 3. use appointment cards 4. call the patient one hour before the appointment

  1. 1,2.3
  2. 2.4
  3. 1,3
  4. 4

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

One effective way to prevent patients from forgetting future appointments is to call them the day before their appointment and use appointment cards. These methods help remind patients of their upcoming appointments, reducing the likelihood of no-shows and improving adherence to scheduled visits.


Reference:

Appointment Scheduling and Medical Practice Management. (n.d.). American Medical Association. Practice Management for Healthcare Professionals. (n.d.). Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).



A prefix is the of a word.

  1. ending
  2. beginning
  3. meaning
  4. rool

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

A prefix is a group of letters placed at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. Prefixes can change the word into a different form of the original word, often changing the meaning significantly. For example, the prefix "un-" added to "happy" forms "unhappy," meaning not happy.



Of the following choose the word or words that are incorrectly spelled:
1. Annorcxla 2. Oitltls 3. Legdcr 4. Metabolism

  1. 1.Z3
  2. 1.4
  3. 2.4
  4. 4

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The incorrectly spelled words are:
Annorcxla should be Anorexia
Oitltls should be Otitis
Legdcr should be Ledger
Metabolism is correctly spelled.


Reference:

"Commonly Misspelled Medical Terms." Medical Terminology Guide, https://www.medicalterminology.guide/misspelled-terms



Drugs used to prevent the clotting of blood are:

  1. analgesics
  2. tranquilizers
  3. anticoagulants
  4. none of the choices

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Anticoagulants are medications that prevent blood from clotting. They are commonly prescribed for conditions like atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism to prevent the formation of harmful clots. Examples of anticoagulants include warfarin, heparin, and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
Analgesics: Used to relieve pain.
Tranquilizers: Used to reduce anxiety or induce sleep.


Reference:

"Anticoagulants." MedlinePlus, https://medlineplus.gov/anticoagulants.html



Which of the following groups sponsor TRICARE formerly known as C HAMPUS?

  1. Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  2. Accidental life
  3. Equitable life
  4. U.S. Military

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

TRICARE, formerly known as CHAMPUS (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services), is a healthcare program for military members, retirees, and their dependents. It is sponsored by the U.S. Military and provides comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and pharmacy services.


Reference:

"TRICARE." Official Website of the Military Health System, https://www.tricare.mil/



Of the following, which could not legally act as an agent for another patient?

  1. the parent of a child
  2. a guardian
  3. a minor for their younger sister
  4. all of the choices

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A minor typically cannot legally act as an agent for another patient, including their younger siblings, because they are not considered legally competent to make medical decisions. A parent or a legal guardian can act as an agent for a child or a ward, as they have the legal authority to make healthcare decisions on their behalf.


Reference:

"Legal Competence and Informed Consent." American Medical Association, https://www.ama- assn.org/delivering-care/patient-support-advocacy/legal-competence-and-informed-consent



Of the following choose the word or words that are incorrectly spelled:
1. Annorexia 2. Oititis 3. Legder 4. Metabolism

  1. 1.2.3
  2. 1.4
  3. 2.4
  4. :4

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The words "Annorexia", "Oititis", and "Legder" are incorrectly spelled. The correct spellings are:
Anorexia - An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight.
Otitis - Inflammation or infection of the ear.
Ledger - A book or other collection of financial accounts.


Reference:

Mosby's Medical Dictionary (10th ed.). (2017). Elsevier.

Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary.



A tumor that is Don-progressive and not life threatening is considered:

  1. malignant
  2. sarcoma
  3. benign
  4. adenine

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A tumor that is non-progressive and not life-threatening is considered benign. Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body and generally grow slowly. They are not cancerous and are usually not a threat to life, although they can cause problems if they press on vital organs or tissues.


Reference:

American Cancer Society. (n.d.).
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