NHA Module 1 Foundational Knowledge & Basic Science

Which of the following is an impact of patient portals?

Increased transparency

Which of the following supplements is also a naturally occurring hormones in the brain that is related to sleep?

Melatonin

Which of the following actions of pharmacokinetics is most impacted by age?

Metabolism

Which of the following is considered an injectable parenteral route of medication administration?

Subcutaneous

Which of the following medication classifications should be used for a patient who is experiencing seasonal allergies?

Antihistamines

Which of the following schedules of controlled medications can be prescribed with up to a year's worth of refills, if authorized by the provider?

Schedule V

Which of the following forms of medication are delivered orally?

Lozenges

Which of the following is a component of the quadruple aim, which drives value-based care?

Improved patient outcomes

A patient with chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to the strain it puts on kidneys. This is an example of which of the following?

Contraindication

Which of the following actions describes the medical assistant's role in confirming "the right medication," in terms of medication administration?

Stating the name of the medication, who ordered it, and the intended effect of the medication.

Albuterol (Proventil HFA) is an example of which of the following medication classifications?

Bronchodilator

Which of the following is an example of a simple carbohydrate?

Honey

Which of the following responsibilities is appropriate for a medical assistant who works in an administrative capacity?

Collecting copays

Which of the following statements describes a patient-centered medical home (PCMH)?

It is a care delivery model supported by an interdisciplinary team and led by a primary care provider (PCP)

To which of the following allied health professionals should a medical assistant initiate a referral to for a provider who has ordered support to assist with improving a patient's range of motion?

Physical therapist

Which of the following is a warning sign for anorexia and should be reported to a provider immediately?

Excessive exercising

A pediatrician prescribes a medication for a 5-year-old child, with the dosage listed as "x mg/kg/day, divided over 3 doses a day." Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to determine how much medication the child should receive per dose?

Convert the child's weight to kilograms.

Which of the following is the first step a patient who has Stage I chronic kidney disease should take to adapt their diet?

Limit sodium

A patient calls in with a question about one of their medications but does not remember the name of the medication and states, "its a small, oval-shaped pink pill." The patient's medical record indicates they are currently taking ten medications. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Consult the Physician's Desk Reference for clarification.

How often should medication allergies be discussed with patients?

At every visit