med cert study for CT DDS test UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-
threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER - hypersensitivity to particular allergens that
usually involve skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies
adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - severe side effects or toxicity caused by
medication for example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers.
may be sudden or take days
side effects - CORRECT ANSWER - any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable
for example dry mouth or diarrhea
no apparent effect - CORRECT ANSWER - the drug does not treat the health problem for
example blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated
therapeutic effect - CORRECT ANSWER - desired effect for example antibiotics curing an
ear infection analgesic for cramp relief
factors that influence medication effects - CORRECT ANSWER - age, weight, gender,
underlying disease, nutritional status (not diet but bodies ability to maintain level of nutrients),
and route of medication
administration of controlled substances - CORRECT ANSWER - must have the date dose
was given, time dose was given, amount dose was given, signature of the person removing the
dose, quantity left in the bubble pack, if med is wasted. if amounts don't match call the nurse
immediately
, receipt of disposition form what to check - CORRECT ANSWER - the five rights, name of
ordering prescriber, prescription number date and expiration, the pharmacy name and date, client
allergies, name of person receiving from pharmacy
nursing delegation - CORRECT ANSWER - transferring the authority to perform a
selected nursing task in a selected situation
names of medications - CORRECT ANSWER - chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT
capitalized, trade name is capitalized
how is medication given on an empty stomach - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 hour prior or 2
hours after
medication therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease
sources of medication - CORRECT ANSWER - plants, animals, minerals, chemicals
(synthetic)
rules regarding generic versus brand - CORRECT ANSWER - generic is NOT capitalized,
trade names are capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr writes brand name medically
necessary will brand be sent
controlled substances - CORRECT ANSWER - a drug or chemical whose manufacturer,
possession and use are regulated by the government
why must control substances be locked up - CORRECT ANSWER - they are habit forming
and can be abused
how are controlled substances stored - CORRECT ANSWER - separate from other meds
in a non-removable locked box with a separate key, ordered and small quantities, must be
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-
threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
allergic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER - hypersensitivity to particular allergens that
usually involve skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies
adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - severe side effects or toxicity caused by
medication for example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers.
may be sudden or take days
side effects - CORRECT ANSWER - any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable
for example dry mouth or diarrhea
no apparent effect - CORRECT ANSWER - the drug does not treat the health problem for
example blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated
therapeutic effect - CORRECT ANSWER - desired effect for example antibiotics curing an
ear infection analgesic for cramp relief
factors that influence medication effects - CORRECT ANSWER - age, weight, gender,
underlying disease, nutritional status (not diet but bodies ability to maintain level of nutrients),
and route of medication
administration of controlled substances - CORRECT ANSWER - must have the date dose
was given, time dose was given, amount dose was given, signature of the person removing the
dose, quantity left in the bubble pack, if med is wasted. if amounts don't match call the nurse
immediately
, receipt of disposition form what to check - CORRECT ANSWER - the five rights, name of
ordering prescriber, prescription number date and expiration, the pharmacy name and date, client
allergies, name of person receiving from pharmacy
nursing delegation - CORRECT ANSWER - transferring the authority to perform a
selected nursing task in a selected situation
names of medications - CORRECT ANSWER - chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT
capitalized, trade name is capitalized
how is medication given on an empty stomach - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 hour prior or 2
hours after
medication therapy - CORRECT ANSWER - to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease
sources of medication - CORRECT ANSWER - plants, animals, minerals, chemicals
(synthetic)
rules regarding generic versus brand - CORRECT ANSWER - generic is NOT capitalized,
trade names are capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr writes brand name medically
necessary will brand be sent
controlled substances - CORRECT ANSWER - a drug or chemical whose manufacturer,
possession and use are regulated by the government
why must control substances be locked up - CORRECT ANSWER - they are habit forming
and can be abused
how are controlled substances stored - CORRECT ANSWER - separate from other meds
in a non-removable locked box with a separate key, ordered and small quantities, must be
