CT DDS Med Cert EXAM 2025 UPDATE Verified
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Absorption - (ANSWER)Movement of medication from the stomach or
intenstines in the blood stream.
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 - (ANSWER)Medication the opens constricted airways
Cathartic - (ANSWER)Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
Chemical name - (ANSWER)The formula used to produce the medication
Chronic illness - (ANSWER)Sickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be
cured will not go away
Therapeutic effect - (ANSWER)Medication works as it was intended and provided
a benefit
Drug to drug interactions - (ANSWER)One or more drug affects another drug in
the body
Drug to food interactions - (ANSWER)The presence of food in the stomach that
affects the effect of the medication
Dyskinesia - (ANSWER)Involuntary movement
Questions And Answers | Guaranteed Success!!
Absorption - (ANSWER)Movement of medication from the stomach or
intenstines in the blood stream.
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 - (ANSWER)Medication the opens constricted airways
Cathartic - (ANSWER)Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
Chemical name - (ANSWER)The formula used to produce the medication
Chronic illness - (ANSWER)Sickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be
cured will not go away
Therapeutic effect - (ANSWER)Medication works as it was intended and provided
a benefit
Drug to drug interactions - (ANSWER)One or more drug affects another drug in
the body
Drug to food interactions - (ANSWER)The presence of food in the stomach that
affects the effect of the medication
Dyskinesia - (ANSWER)Involuntary movement
