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CMT PREP QUIZ Deb Schreiber, CMT, AHDI-F Q 1 CliniCal MediCine This section is designed for candidates preparing for the certification exam. Each issue of Plexus will feature 20 practice questions to assist test-takers in self-assessment and continued study. Select the most correct answer to the questions provided. You will find answers and study guidance at the end of this section. 1. The gland that controls functional maturation of lymphocytes is the A. pituitary B. thymus C. adrenal D. thyroid 2. The term half-life refers to the A. contraindication of a drug. B. duration of efficacy for a drug before it expires and must be discarded. C. duration of efficacy for a drug within the blood stream before it must be readministered. D. decreased susceptibility to the effects of a drug in a patient who has developed a tolerance for it. 3. Which of the following refers to normal vision? A. emmetropia B. presbyopia C. hyperopia D. myopia 4. The abbreviation YAG refers to a A. laser. B. clamp. C. bone saw. D. microscope. 5. The ciliary body is found in the A. small intestine. B. ear. C. eye. D. nerves. 6. The normal value range for albumin is A. 15-45 mcg/dL. B. 3.5-5.0 g/dL. C. 24-30 mEq/L. D. 5-20 mg/dL. 7. Candida albicans is best treated with A. Savlon. B. Daktarin. C. Clotrimazole cream. D. metronidazole gel. 8. Which of the following lies fully ipsilateral to the left iliac region? A. epigastric region B. left hypochondriac region C. right inguinal region D. hypogastric region 9. Which of the following is a carbohydrate? A. monosaccharide B. triglyceride C. polypeptide D. eicosanoids 10. bruxism is defined as chronic A. belching. B. teeth grinding. C. hiccupping. D. grunting. 11. in what setting would the acronym TrALi be used? A. By a pulmonologist dictating on a patient with lung injury. B. By an obstetrician dictating on a patient in labor and delivery. C. By a surgeon dictating on a patient undergoing an appendectomy. D. By a family practitioner dictating on a patient with hives. 12. What is the correct use for the medication brovana? A. antiemetic B. antibiotic C. antipruritic D. bronchodilator 13. What is the normal range of serum potassium? A. 3.7 to 6.2 mEq/L B. 2.7 to 6.2 mEq/L C. 2.7 to 5.2 mEq/L D. 3.7 to 5.2 mEq/L 14. What is the normal range of serum sodium? A. 125 to 145 mEq/L B. 135 to 145 mEq/L C. 125 to 135 mEq/L D. 135 to 155 mEq/L 15. These three tick-borne illnesses have what in common? A. Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis. They are all viruses. B. Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis. They are all viruses. C. Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis. They are all rickettsial diseases. D. Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis. They are all rickettsial diseases. 16. Which sentence in a dictated report should be flagged for the dictator? A. “The patient’s serum electrolytes were normal with a sodium of 140, potassium of 4, and chloride of 100.” B. “The patient’s serum electrolytes were normal with a sodium of 145, potassium of 3.9, and chloride of 99.” C. “The patient’s serum electrolytes were normal with a sodium of 145, potassium of 7.0, and chloride of 100.” D. “The patient’s serum electrolytes were normal with a sodium of 140, potassium of 4.4, and chloride of 102.” 32 novEMBER 2009 www.aHDIonLInE.oRg
17. Which physician would most likely use the ASA Grade? A. gastroenterologist B. otolaryngologist C. anesthesiologist D. optometrist. 18. Which sentence is transcribed incorrectly? A. “The patient’s mucous membranes were moist and he had clear mucus from the nares.” B. “The mucus was mixed with blood and pus.” C. “The patient’s mucous membranes were moist and he had clear mucous from the nares.” D. “The mucous membranes were dry and cracked; no mucus was seen.” 19. A minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat illness or injury to the lung and other organs in the thorax. A. PTFE B. CABG C. PTSD D. VATS 20. Which sign means an involuntary resistance to passive movement as may occur in cerebral cortical disorders? A. dysmetria B. snout C. gegenhalten D. Apley FinD AnSWerS AnD GuiDAnce on pAGe 36 COMPONENT CORNER Buckeye Area Chapter of AHDI Fall mini-Symposium Saturday, November 21, 2009 Galion Free Methodist Church, Galion, Ohio 44833 4 CECs anticipated in OB/GYN, Cardiology, Grammar & BOS Registration and Information: BAC-AHDI@BAC-AHDI.org or http://www.bac-ahdi.org *Speakers & CECs subject to change without notice Florida Nature Coast Chapter Fall Symposium November 7, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Best Western Hotel, 30307 Cortez Blvd (I-75 and Hwy 50), Brooksville, FL 34602 Alternative Medicine: Reflexology, Fatty Acids and Mental Health, Eating to Live! 2.5 CM, 1.5 Comp Med CECs Gail Smith, CMT, (352) 666-4728 or gsmith24@tampabay.rr.com Ohio Valley Chapter West Virginia business meeting and continuing education Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 6:00 p.m. Location: Online, by phone, and several remote ‘attendance’ locations For more information, contact Lee Ann Wilmot, CMT, AHDI-F, at 304-242- 6656 or lawilmotcmt@comcast.net Join the ONLINE ASSOCIATION of AHDI • A component without walls • All business and interaction conducted solely via the Internet • Network with MTs worldwide • Mentor or be mentored in our mentoring program • Obtain CECs conveniently online • Open 24/7 • Webinar room for rent www.oa-ahdi.org hoW To SubmiT A componenT AD Send ad in a Word document, 50 words maximum. Submit ads using the following template to kwall@ahdionline.org: component name: event Title: Date and Time: Location: cecs: Details: contact and/or web info: voLuME 5 • IssuE 6 novEMBER 2009 33
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