NCMA

NCMA practice questions, page 4 of 8, with answer review and explanations.

Question 16

In order to prescribe controlled substances a medical practitioner needs a license from __________.

  1. The FDA
  2. The DEA
  3. The FBI
  4. The AMA

Question 17

If a patient has a problem such as deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism they may need a drug to stop the blood thickening, this is called an __________.

  1. Antihistamine
  2. Antipsychotic
  3. Antitussive
  4. Anticoagulant

Question 18

A normal pulse rate for a healthy adult should be between __________.

  1. 60""100 BPM
  2. 50""110 BPM
  3. 70""90 BPM
  4. 80""120 BPM

Question 19

Which of these is the most common and effective place to read a pulse?

  1. Carotid artery
  2. Femoral artery
  3. Radial artery
  4. Brachial artery

Question 20

Tachypnea is generally defined as a patient taking more than __________ breaths per minute.

  1. 20
  2. 25
  3. 15
  4. 30