Free RMA Education Practice Questions with Answers

Half (50%) of the plate should consist of fruits and vegetables. Specifically, MyPlate recommends slightly more vegetables than fruits. The remaining half should be split between grains (at least half of which should be whole grains) and protein, with a side of low-fat dairy. AMT emphasizes MyPlate as the primary tool for general wellness education. Strategy: Look for variety and proportionality as key concepts in healthy eating patterns.

Maintain consistency in intake rather than total avoidance. Warfarin is a Vitamin K antagonist. Sudden increases in Vitamin K (spinach, kale, broccoli) can decrease the drug's effectiveness (lowering INR), while sudden decreases can increase bleeding risk (raising INR). Exam Tip: AMT looks for the keyword consistency or steady in nutritional counseling for anticoagulants; avoidance is a common distractor.

Complex carbohydrates (starches and fiber found in whole grains, legumes, and vegetables) are digested more slowly than simple sugars, leading to a gradual rise in blood glucose rather than a rapid spike. Fiber also improves satiety and lipid profiles. Strategy: AMT emphasizes the Glycemic Index concept—low GI foods are preferred for stable glycemic control and preventing postprandial hyperglycemia.

The patient meets criteria for annual screening with Low-Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT). Criteria: Age 50–80, 20 pack-year smoking history, and currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years. MA Education: Explain that LDCT is a quick, non-invasive scan. Emphasize that screening stops once the person has not smoked for 15 years or develops a limiting health problem. AMT Exam Tip: Focus on the "20 pack-year" threshold and the "15-year quit" rule.

Screening is recommended for all women aged 65 and older. Younger postmenopausal women may be screened if they have increased risk (using the FRAX tool). The gold standard is the Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan of the hip and lumbar spine. MA Education: Instruct the patient to avoid calcium supplements for 24 hours prior to the scan as they can interfere with results. AMT Exam Tip: Know the age 65 threshold for females. Men are typically only screened if symptomatic or very high risk.