Which of the following acronyms should a medical assistant expect to use in an obstetrics and gynecology office?

A. Administering IV medication: Administering intravenous (IV) medication is typically within the scope of practice for registered nurses (RNs) due to the complexity and need for careful monitoring.

B. Performing a heel stick on an infant: This procedure is often performed by medical assistants, especially in a pediatric setting, as it is part of routine blood collection practices.

C. Drawing blood for a glucose tolerance test: Medical assistants are usually trained to perform blood draws, including for glucose tolerance tests.

D. Performing venipuncture with a winged collection device: Medical assistants are generally trained to perform venipunctures, including using winged collection devices (butterfly needles).

A. Blood vessel constriction: Epinephrine is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it causes blood vessels to narrow, which increases blood pressure and is often used in emergency situations like anaphylaxis.
B. Calming effect: Epinephrine does not have a calming effect; it stimulates the fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and alertness.
C. Decrease in blood pressure: Epinephrine increases blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction, not a decrease.
D. Pain control: Epinephrine is not used for pain control; it is used to treat severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and cardiac arrest.