Preparing for the RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) exam? Pathology is one of the areas our deck drills hardest: 116 of its 1080 flashcards focus on pathology, covering topics like CAD, Coronary Artery Disease. Try the sample questions below — every card is a real question-and-answer pair from the full deck.
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A 54-year-old patient's blood pressure is consistently 142/92 mmHg over three separate visits. According to the latest ACC/AHA guidelines used for the RMA exam, how is this blood pressure classified?
Show answer →This patient is classified as having Stage 2 Hypertension. Under current guidelines, Stage 1 is 130-139/80-89 mmHg, and Stage 2 is ≥140/90 mmHg. Clinical Pearl: For the RMA exam, remember that if systolic and diastolic fall into different categories, the higher category is used for diagnosis. Proper cuff size and patient positioning (feet flat, arm at heart level) are critical for accurate staging.
A patient with a history of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) reports chest pain that occurs predictably during exercise and is relieved by rest and sublingual nitroglycerin. What is the most likely pathology?
Show answer →This is Stable Angina Pectoris. It is caused by fixed obstructive atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries, reducing oxygen supply during increased myocardial demand (exertion). Key Exam Distinction: Stable angina is predictable and relieved by rest/medication. Unstable angina is unpredictable, occurs at rest, or increases in frequency, and is considered an Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) requiring emergency intervention.
When performing an EKG on a 65-year-old female patient complaining of extreme fatigue, nausea, and heartburn, the RMA notes ST-segment elevation. Why is this presentation significant for MI?
Show answer →This patient is presenting with atypical symptoms of a Myocardial Infarction (MI). Women, diabetics, and the elderly often do not experience classic crushing chest pain. Instead, they present with anginal equivalents like dyspnea, fatigue, or epigastric pain. The ST-segment elevation indicates a STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction), signifying a complete coronary artery occlusion and transmural ischemia.
An RMA is instructed to provide education to a patient newly diagnosed with Hypertension. Which modifiable risk factors should be the primary focus to prevent progression to CAD?
Show answer →Modifiable risk factors include tobacco use, sedentary lifestyle, obesity (BMI >30), high sodium intake, and excessive alcohol consumption. Non-modifiable factors (which cannot be changed) include age, family history, and genetics. AMT emphasizes the RMA's role in health coaching: encouraging the DASH diet, 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly, and smoking cessation.
A patient is prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin for PRN use. What specific instructions must the RMA provide regarding the administration protocol for suspected chest pain?
Show answer →The RMA must instruct the patient to: 1. Sit or lie down (due to risk of orthostatic hypotension). 2. Place one tablet under the tongue at the first sign of pain. 3. If pain is not relieved or worsens after 5 minutes, call 911 immediately. 4. Up to 3 doses can be taken 5 minutes apart while waiting for EMS. Note: Nitroglycerin must be kept in its original dark glass bottle to prevent degradation by light/moisture.
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