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For courses in medical assisting or as a review for the AAMA or AMT certifying exams.

This easy-to-follow study guide prepares students for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification examinations. Using an outline format, it reviews, briefly but thoroughly, critical areas of medical assisting.

• NEW - An emphasis on important material—Includes significant points highlighted, and key terms underlined.

  • Presents students with an easy way to recognize main points, test questions, and research projects.

• Outlined format—Follows CMA content outline.

  • Enables students to process a great deal of information by simply scanning the material. __

• NEW - Coverage of drug schedules.

  • Supplies students with drug schedules from the most addictive drugs that are not used medically to the least addictive drugs. Provides examples for each schedule.

• Comprehensive Media Package—Companion CD includes more than 350 questions, answers, and practice tests with immediate feedback. Companion Website located at www.prenhall.com/health.

  • Allows access to practice tests and study tips on the web. Students are given immediate feedback and results after taking practice tests. Provides students with a useful resource of explanations and material for review to facilitate their studies.

• NEW - Added presentation of order of draw.

  • Provides a resource for the student to follow when drawing blood for tests requiring differing blood tubes.

• NEW - A more comprehensive coverage of drugs.

  • Presents additional drugs from the Pharmacy Times issue which includes the top 100 drugs used in the U.S.A.

• Chapter-end questions and answers.

  • Offers students an opportunity to complete short, pertinent, reviews on general, administrative, and clinical subjects.

• Test taking tips.

  • Helps prepare students for their certification examination.

• Numerous illustrations.

  • Supplies students with pictures of the anatomy, surgical instruments, examination positions, and injection sites.

• An emphasis on important material—Includes significant points highlighted, and key terms underlined.

  • Presents students with an easy way to recognize main points, test questions, and research projects.

• Coverage of drug schedules.

  • Supplies students with drug schedules from the most addictive drugs that are not used medically to the least addictive drugs. Provides examples for each schedule.

• Added presentation of order of draw.

  • Provides a resource for the student to follow when drawing blood for tests requiring differing blood tubes.

• A more comprehensive coverage of drugs.

  • Presents additional drugs from the Pharmacy Times issue which includes the top 100 drugs used in the U.S.A.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION.

II. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.

III. CLINICAL PROCEDURES.

Exam Prep - Clinical Lab Science / Medical Technology (Clinical Lab Science & Medical Technology)
Exam Prep, Medical Assisting (Medical Assisting)

MARSHA PERKINS HEMBY, BA, RN, CMA, is chair of the medical assisting department at Pitt Community College in Greenville, NC, where she has been teaching since 1972.

Success Across the Boards Prentice Hall Health Review Series

About the book
Outline Review for the Medical Assistant by Marsha Perkins Hemby is an indispensable resource for helping you prepare for the certification exam. Organized by key content areas within medical assisting, the book blends its comprehensive collection of clear concise information with the exciting possibilities of computer technology. As you build confidence by digging into this rich content review, you'll find that the Prentice Hall Health test preparation system is a blueprint for success across the boards.

Boost Your Scores, Launch Your Career!
Our technology solutions allow you to gain more practice and review. Log onto www.prenhall.com/review or load the CD-ROM that accompanies this book to find additional questions, rationales, and links to related resources. The CD-ROM includes an audio glossary and more than 400 questions.

About the Author
Marsha Perkins Hemby, BA, RN, CMA is chair of the medical assisting department at Pitt Community College in Greenville, NC, where she has been teaching since 1972.

About the Series
Success Across the Boards is a study system that revolutionizes exam preparation for a variety of health care professions. By integrating interactive technology with authoritative content and realistic sample test questions, Outline Review for the Medical Assistant will help you join the many others who have used these materials to achieve success on the boards. The series is comprised of test preparation resources for the following health care professions:

• Dental Hygiene
• Medical Assisting
• Nursing
• Phlebotomy
• Emergency Medical Services

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For Comprehensive Medical Assisting

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For courses in medical assisting or as a review for the AAMA or AMT certifying exams.

This easy-to-follow study guide prepares students for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification examinations. Using an outline format, it reviews, briefly but thoroughly, critical areas of medical assisting.

• Prentice Hall Health Outline Review for the Medical Assistant, 2/E
  Hemby
  © 2001 | Prentice Hall | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 230 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0130194506 | ISBN-13: 9780130194503
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A supplemental review book for all dental hygiene courses.

Designed to help students prepare for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, this comprehensive—yet concise—subject-by-subject question-based review book includes 1,280 questions along with answers, detailed explanations, subspecialty lists, case studies, reference citations, and a CD-ROM that simulates the exam.

• Prentice Hall Health Question and Answer Review of Dental Hygiene, 5/E
  Barnes & Sensat
  © 2002 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 304 pages | Instock
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Appropriate as a study companion for students preparing for the national board examination and/or pursuing self-assessment in dental assisting.

Designed to supplement the dental assistant curriculum, this exam preparation book enables students pursuing dental assisting professional careers to review relevant material through the use of interactive technology, thereby gaining practice, and allowing them to become familiar with the types of questions given on board examinations. Designed in an easy-to-use outline format followed by sample practice test questions with answers and rationales, this text has the added feature of a CD-ROM. Links to numerous dental sites serve as an additional resource, and allow access to libraries all over the world.

• Prentice Hall Health's Complete Review of Dental Assisting
  Andujo
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For use in a Dental Hygiene review course.

Topping the market in currency, this comprehensive review guide reflects the most recent changes made by the American Dental Association Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations - particularly the new emphasis on case studies - and offers future professionals in the dental hygiene field a definitive edge in their preparations to take the National Board Examination.

• Prentice Hall Health's Complete Review of Dental Hygiene
  Brian & Cooper
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A unique resource for board review and a reference for all dental hygiene courses.

The only review text in “flash card” format, this guide focuses on the essential “must know” information related to the concepts, theory, and content of dental hygiene. Content is organized according to the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination specifications and will help both those preparing for the exam and those who want either a refresher or preliminary overview of dental hygiene topics.

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  Logothetis
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For courses in Massage Therapy.

For students of massage, preparation for the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork can be overwhelming. This concise and specific review of information found on the NCBTMB and other state licensing exams is the only manual needed for students to successfully sit for and pass these tests. Subjects covered in this book have been developed from the outline in the NCBTMB exam booklet.

• Prentice Hall Health's Outline Review of Massage Therapy
  Rice
  © 2003 | Prentice Hall | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 114 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0130488488 | ISBN-13: 9780130488480
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For board exam preparation in Clinical Laboratory Science. (Medical Technology)

Accompanied by an interactive CD-ROM, this comprehensive study guide offers a balanced review of all clinical laboratory science subjects tested by today's certifying agencies including ASCP, AMT, and NCA. Designed in an easy-to-follow outline format with numerous visuals, it covers hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, blood banking, immunology, serology, urinalysis, parasitology, mycology, virology, clinical rotation, education, research and management, and greatly benefits students when used in conjunction with other CLS case study and review question books.

• Prentice Hall Health's Outline Review of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science
  Leach & Ryman
  © 2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 432 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0130184047 | ISBN-13: 9780130184047
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For pharmacy technician board exam preparation.

This book helps pharmacy technician students to structure their study for the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. Its abundance of review questions assists students in studying for and successfully completing each section of the certification examination.

• Prentice Hall Health's Question and Answer Review for the Pharmacy Technician, 2/E
  Stoogenke
  © 2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 240 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0130416509 | ISBN-13: 9780130416506
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For preparation for the National and State examinations in Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology).

A leader in the field, this text prepares candidates for the certification examinations by presenting them with the latest technology and methodology, as well as current test taking formats. Its large number of practice questions, variety of practice modes, and explanations for clarification prepare students for success on the Clinical Laboratory Science examinations (Medical Technology).

• Prentice Hall Health's Question and Answer Review of Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, 3/E
  Ciulla, Ciulla & Buescher
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  ISBN-10: 0838503403 | ISBN-13: 9780838503409
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Part of Prentice Hall’s SUCCESS! Series, this review book provides comprehensive, information on all the unique needs of a surgical technologist. Organized by key content areas, it combines authoritative information in an outline format with an exam-style question and answer review for the best preparation. A FREE CD-ROM offers additional exam practice. This book will help all users achieve success on their exam.

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The SUCCESS! exam preparation system is a tremendous method for improving pass rates in many health professions from EMS to Nursing Assisting.  We invite you to use our exam preparation system and ACHIEVE SUCCESS!

• Prentice Hall's Complete Review of Surgical Technology, 2/E
  Boegli & Rogers
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 512 pages | Instock
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Part of Prentice Hall’s SUCCESS! Series, this review book is the best preparation to build comfort level and confidence for the Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant certification exam. Closely matching the exams in terms of style and questions, it covers certification areas with thousands of practice questions. A FREE CD-ROM complete with 4 practice examinations and a “Basic Anatomy Review” offers realistic practice true to the actual certification exam. This book will help all users achieve success on their exam.

 

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The SUCCESS! exam preparation system is a tremendous method for improving pass rates in many health professions from EMS to Nursing Assisting.  We invite you to use our exam preparation system and ACHIEVE SUCCESS!

• Prentice Hall's Health Question and Answer Review for the Medical Assistant, 7/E
  Palko & Palko
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 576 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131178512 | ISBN-13: 9780131178519
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For ART (Record Technician) and RRA (Record Administrator) exam preparation courses.

 

Part of Prentice Hall’s SUCCESS! Series, this review book offers a comprehensive review of Health Information Management to prepare for the Registered Record Administrator or the Accredited Record Technician examinations. Following the AHIMA’s latest model curriculum, the question and answer review in the book, practice exam on the CD-ROM, Chapter Objectives and Application and Analysis Questions provide the practice needed for SUCCESS!

 

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• Prentice Hall's Question and Answer Review of Health Information Management, 8/E
  Bailey, Green & Gehen
  © 2005 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 224 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0130982571 | ISBN-13: 9780130982575
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Appropriate for intermediate level Emergency Medical Technician courses and can also be used as a review for currently certified EMT-Intermediates.

EMT-Intermediate Self Assessment Examination Review Manual by Joseph J. Mistovich is the text to help students pass their National Registry and other certification exams. All items are written and tested by educators and offer proven authoritative information—a comprehensive collection of practice exam questions, helpful test taking tips, and student hints—all that reference back to the Department of Transportation's objectives.

• Review Manual for the EMT-Intermediate: 1985 Curriculum
  Mistovich
  © 2002 | Prentice Hall | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 352 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0835950190 | ISBN-13: 9780835950190
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This text is designed to help students pass their National Registry and other certification exams at the First Responder level.  All tems are written and tested by educators and offer proven authoritative information with rationales.  Blending a comprehensive collection of practice exam questions with helpfu test-taking tips and student hints,all items reference the DOT objectives.
• Review Manual for the First Responder
  Mistovich
  © 2005 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 192 pages | Estimated Availability: 09/05/2008
  ISBN-10: 0131184393 | ISBN-13: 9780131184398
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Fits the Dental Assisting curriculum specifically the review course or the capstone, clinical course.

 

Part of Prentice Hall’s SUCCESS! Series, this review book is the best preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board Examination. Closely matching the exam in terms of style and questions, it covers certification areas in thousands of practice questions. A FREE CD-ROM complete with a mock examination and additional review questions offers additional exam practice. This book will help all users achieve success on their exam.

 

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The SUCCESS! exam preparation system is a tremendous method for improving pass rates in many health professions from EMS to Nursing Assisting.  We invite you to use our exam preparation system and HAVE SUCCESS!

• SUCCESS! for the Dental Assistant: A Q&A Review, 2/E
  Giaquinto & Albano
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 272 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131184202 | ISBN-13: 9780131184206
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This is THE book to help students pass their National Registry and other state certification exams.  Approximately 1900 questions offer proven and authoritative information developed from the U.S. DOT 1999 National Standard Curriculum.  All items are written and tested by educators, offering a blend of comprehensive practice exam questions with rationales for every test answer and page references to Brady’s Intermediate Emergency Care textbook for supporting information.  This book will help all users achieve SUCCESS! on their exam.

 

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The SUCCESS! exam preparation system is a tremendous method for improving pass rates in many health professions from EMS to Nursing Assisting.  We invite you to use our exam preparation system and ACHIEVE SUCCESS!

• SUCCESS! for the EMT-Intermediate: 1999 Curriculum
  Mistovich & Cherry
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 512 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 013118427X | ISBN-13: 9780131184275
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Part of Prentice Hall’s SUCCESS! Series, this review book provides comprehensive, information on all the unique needs of a Nursing Assistant. Organized by key content areas, it combines authoritative information in an outline format with an exam-style question and answer review for the best preparation. A FREE CD-ROM and corresponding Website offers additional exam practice. This book will help all users achieve SUCCESS! on their exam and on the job.

 

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• SUCCESS! for the Nursing Assistant: A Complete Review
  Heinze
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 432 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131144944 | ISBN-13: 9780131144941
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Part of Prentice Hall’s SUCCESS! Series, SUCCESS! in Phlebotomy, Sixth Edition offers a comprehensive approach to Phlebotomy review. The question and answer review in the book, practice exam on the CD-ROM, and additional review and resources on the corresponding website provide the practice needed for SUCCESS on the ASCP, NPA, and NCA Board certification exams and state licensure exams.

 

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• SUCCESS! in Phlebotomy: A Q&A Review, 6/E
  Becan-McBride & Garza
  © 2006 | Prentice Hall | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 304 pages | Instock
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