You are assessing a 59-year-old male and note that his pupils are unequal. He is conscious and alert. When obtaining his medical history, it is MOST pertinent to ask him if he:
A. has a history of eye surgeries.
B. regularly sees a family physician.
C. noticed the change during a meal.
D. is allergic to any medications.
Answer: A. has a history of eye surgeries.
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The AAMA works to protect the right of the medical assistant to practice through ____.
A. group insurance B. legislative monitoring C. continuing education offerings D. professional networking E. state chapter activities
The number of vertebrae in an adult is
A) 26. B) 28. C) 30. D) 32. E) 33.
Needle electrodes are inserted into skeletal muscles to record nerve impulses and measure conduction time when a(n) ________ is performed to detect neuromuscular disorders or nerve damage.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).