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Karen has been suffering from a disorder that is characterized by exaggerated and irrational worry that tends to interfere with her daily functioning. She can’t sleep properly and often complains of stomach aches. In spite of being constantly nervous and restless, Karen, however, cannot seem to find the specific cause of her worry. These symptoms have lasted for almost six months now. Which of the following disorders is Karen most likely to be diagnosed with?

According to Watson, any child can be conditioned to grow to be what we want them to be. (Written by Funmi A., Online, Spring 2021)

A primary care provider determines that a patient requires care from a specialist. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?

Which of the following terms describes a closed wound caused by blunt trauma that results in swelling, ecchymosis and pain?

Which of the following is the route of transmission for syphilis?

A medical assistant sees that a patient has signed an Advance Beneficiary Notice for a test that the patient requested. After receiving a denial of payment from the insurance company, which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take to prepare an examination room?

A medical assistant is assisting a provider to obtain a specimen for a Papanicolaou test. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Which of the following actions should a medical assistant take during handwashing? 

A medical assistant obtains the following vital signs from an adult patient: heart rate 105/min, temperature 37.2C (99F), BP 94/62 mm Hg, and respiratory rate 18/mins. The assistant should document which of the following in the patient’s health record?