MED CERT STUDY FOR CT DDS TEST
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER-acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
allergic reaction - ANSWER-hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually involve
skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies
adverse effects - ANSWER-severe side effects or toxicity caused by medication for
example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers.
may be sudden or take days
side effects - ANSWER-any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable for example
dry mouth or diarrhea
no apparent effect - ANSWER-the drug does not treat the health problem for example
blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated
therapeutic effect - ANSWER-desired effect for example antibiotics curing an ear
infection analgesic for cramp relief
factors that influence medication effects - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-transferring the authority to perform a selected nursing
task in a selected situation
medication interactions - ANSWER-when one medication modifies the action of another
antagonistic medication interaction - ANSWER-a negative result one medication May
inhibit or decrease the actions of another for example antibiotics lessen effectiveness of
birth control
, synergistic medication interaction - ANSWER-a positive results of one med increasing
the action of another for example adding abilify to Prozac for a positive result
central nervous system stimulant - ANSWER-meds that increase the activity in the brain
and spinal cord for example coffee ADHD meds
names of medications - ANSWER-chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT capitalized,
trade name is capitalized
how is medication given on an empty stomach - ANSWER-1 hour prior or 2 hours after
medication therapy - ANSWER-to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease
sources of medication - ANSWER-plants, animals, minerals, chemicals (synthetic)
rules regarding generic versus brand - 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 - ANSWER-a drug or chemical whose manufacturer, possession
and use are regulated by the government
why must control substances be locked up - ANSWER-they are habit forming and can
be abused
how are controlled substances stored - ANSWER-separate from other meds in a non-
removable locked box with a separate key, ordered and small quantities, must be
counted at beginning and end of your shift or mid shift if you leave and give someone
else the key
food to medication interaction - ANSWER-with food to offset GI upset and irritation,
without food on an empty stomach 1 hour before or without food needs acidity of
stomach 2 hours after. certain foods are off limits milk with some antibiotics grapefruit
juice or grapefruit and some aged foods
central nervous system depressant - ANSWER-meds that decrease the activity in the
brain or spinal cord such as analgesics hypnotics or sedatives
analgesic - ANSWER-relieves pain without loss of consciousness
hypnotic - ANSWER-used to produce sleep
sedative - ANSWER-used for calming effect
anti-anxiety - ANSWER-also known as anxiolytic used to treat anxiety tension or
nervousness
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER-acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
allergic reaction - ANSWER-hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually involve
skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies
adverse effects - ANSWER-severe side effects or toxicity caused by medication for
example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers.
may be sudden or take days
side effects - ANSWER-any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable for example
dry mouth or diarrhea
no apparent effect - ANSWER-the drug does not treat the health problem for example
blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated
therapeutic effect - ANSWER-desired effect for example antibiotics curing an ear
infection analgesic for cramp relief
factors that influence medication effects - 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 - 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 - 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 - ANSWER-transferring the authority to perform a selected nursing
task in a selected situation
medication interactions - ANSWER-when one medication modifies the action of another
antagonistic medication interaction - ANSWER-a negative result one medication May
inhibit or decrease the actions of another for example antibiotics lessen effectiveness of
birth control
, synergistic medication interaction - ANSWER-a positive results of one med increasing
the action of another for example adding abilify to Prozac for a positive result
central nervous system stimulant - ANSWER-meds that increase the activity in the brain
and spinal cord for example coffee ADHD meds
names of medications - ANSWER-chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT capitalized,
trade name is capitalized
how is medication given on an empty stomach - ANSWER-1 hour prior or 2 hours after
medication therapy - ANSWER-to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease
sources of medication - ANSWER-plants, animals, minerals, chemicals (synthetic)
rules regarding generic versus brand - 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 - ANSWER-a drug or chemical whose manufacturer, possession
and use are regulated by the government
why must control substances be locked up - ANSWER-they are habit forming and can
be abused
how are controlled substances stored - ANSWER-separate from other meds in a non-
removable locked box with a separate key, ordered and small quantities, must be
counted at beginning and end of your shift or mid shift if you leave and give someone
else the key
food to medication interaction - ANSWER-with food to offset GI upset and irritation,
without food on an empty stomach 1 hour before or without food needs acidity of
stomach 2 hours after. certain foods are off limits milk with some antibiotics grapefruit
juice or grapefruit and some aged foods
central nervous system depressant - ANSWER-meds that decrease the activity in the
brain or spinal cord such as analgesics hypnotics or sedatives
analgesic - ANSWER-relieves pain without loss of consciousness
hypnotic - ANSWER-used to produce sleep
sedative - ANSWER-used for calming effect
anti-anxiety - ANSWER-also known as anxiolytic used to treat anxiety tension or
nervousness
