CT DDS Med Cert Exam Study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions

CT DDS Med Cert Exam Study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions Absorption - Correct Answer Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the blood stream. Acute Illness - Correct Answer Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time Adverse effect - Correct Answer Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a medication Akathesia - Correct Answer Inability to sit still Analgesics - Correct Answer Medication to relieve pain Anaphylaxis - Correct Answer A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical care Antacids - Correct Answer Medications that reduce acid in the stomach Antagonist - Correct 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 - Correct Answer Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics Antiarrythmic - Correct Answer Correcting irregular heart rhythm Anticoagulant - Correct Answer Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting Anti-cholinergic Medication - Correct Answer They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic medications