CT DDS MED CERT TEST BANK TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS FULL REVIEW RESOURCE

CT DDS MED CERT TEST BANK TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS FULL REVIEW RESOURCE

⩥ Acute Illness.
Answer: Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time


⩥ Adverse effect.
Answer: Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a
medication


⩥ Akathesia.
Answer: Inability to sit still


⩥ Analgesics.
Answer: Medication to relieve pain


⩥ Anaphylaxis.
Answer: A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that
requires immediate emergency medical care


⩥ Antacids.

,Answer: Medications that reduce acid in the stomach


⩥ Antagonist.
Answer: The interference of two or more substances that decreases the
effect of the medication. One medication decreases the effect of another
medication


⩥ Anti-Anxiety Meds.
Answer: Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie.
Anxiolytics


⩥ Antiarrythmic.
Answer: Correcting irregular heart rhythm


⩥ Anticoagulant.
Answer: Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting


⩥ Anti-cholinergic Medication.
Answer: They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with
antipsychotic medications


⩥ Anticonvulsant.
Answer: Medication used to control seizures

, ⩥ Antihistamines.
Answer: Medication used to reduce symptoms of allergies


⩥ Antipsychotic Medication.
Answer: Known as neuroleptics


⩥ Antipyretic.
Answer: Medications used to reduce fever


⩥ Anti-tussives.
Answer: Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
(Robotussin)


⩥ Ataxia.
Answer: A decrease in coordination when walking


⩥ Bronchi.
Answer: The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the
lungs


⩥ Bronchodilator.