Alcoholics have an increased incidence of sideroblastic anemia because of which of the following?

a. Impaired utilization of globin chains
b. Abnormal stem cells
c. Abnormal activity of enzymes of heme synthesis
d. Impaired transport of iron into erythroid precursors


Correct Answer: C

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Which of the following information regarding hazardous materials is provided by the Emergency Response Guide?

A) A different UN for every material listed B) Special information regarding long-term health and environmental hazards for each material C) Specific decontamination and treatment information for each material listed D) Evacuation guidelines for the most hazardous materials

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Most physicians handle copayments:

a. by sending a bill to the patient. b. by billing the insurance company, then the patient. c. by requesting that the patient pay a portion of the copay at the time of service. d. by requiring that the patient pay at the time of service.

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Is it acceptable to recline the chair or tip the headrest back to facilitate obtaining an occlusal radiograph?

What will be an ideal response?

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Mrs. Worth is calling for the result of the CEA (cancer marker) test she had. Georgia, a new administrative medical assistant, looked up the record and discovered that the result is abnormal. Georgia asks you what she should tell Mrs. Worth. What should you tell Georgia?

A. "Tell Mrs. Worth that the physician will call back with the results." B. "Ask Mrs. Worth how she is feeling today; if she is feeling well, give her the results." C. "Tell Mrs. Worth you are sorry, but she has cancer." D. "Ask to speak to her husband and give him the results instead." E. "Tell Mrs. Worth her test results are okay, but she needs to schedule another appointment."

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