CT DDS Med Cert Exam Questions And Verified Answers |
Graded A+
1. Absorption Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the blood
stream.
2. Acute Illness Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time
3. Adverse effect Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening ettects of a
medication
4. Akathesia Inability to sit still
5. Analgesics Medication to relieve pain
6. Anaphylaxis A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that requires
immedi-
ate emergency medical care
7. Antacids Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
8. Antagonist The interference of two or more substances that decreases the ettect
of the
medication. One medication decreases the ettect of another medicatio
9. Anti-Anxiety Meds Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie.
Anxiolytics
10. Antiarrythmic Correcting irregular heart rhythm
11. Anticoagulant Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
12. Anti-cholinergic They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic
Medication
medica- tions
13. Anticonvulsant Medication used to control seizures
14. Antihistamines Medication used to reduce symptoms of allergies
15. Antipsychotic Known as neuroleptics
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Graded A+
16. Antipyretic Medications used to reduce fever
17. Anti-tussives Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
(Robotussin)
18. Ataxia A decrease in coordination when walking
19. Bronchi The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the lungs
20. Bronchodilator Medication the opens constricted airways
21. Cathartic Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
22. Chemical name The formula used to produce the medication
23. Chronic illness Sickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be cured will not
go away
24. Therapeutic effect Medication works as it was intended and provided a benefit
25. Drug to drug interac- One or more drug attects another drug in the body
tions
26. Drug to food interac- The presence of food in the stomach that attects the ettect of the
medication
tions
27. Dyskinesia Involuntary movement
28. Dysphasia Diflculty swallowing
29. Dystonia Impaired muscle tone
30. Edema Swelling of the tissue
31. Enteric coated Tablets that have a special outside layer to prevent the medication
med- ication
from dissolving in the stomach
32. Enteric Pertaining to the small intestines
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Graded A+
1. Absorption Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the blood
stream.
2. Acute Illness Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time
3. Adverse effect Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening ettects of a
medication
4. Akathesia Inability to sit still
5. Analgesics Medication to relieve pain
6. Anaphylaxis A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that requires
immedi-
ate emergency medical care
7. Antacids Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
8. Antagonist The interference of two or more substances that decreases the ettect
of the
medication. One medication decreases the ettect of another medicatio
9. Anti-Anxiety Meds Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie.
Anxiolytics
10. Antiarrythmic Correcting irregular heart rhythm
11. Anticoagulant Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
12. Anti-cholinergic They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic
Medication
medica- tions
13. Anticonvulsant Medication used to control seizures
14. Antihistamines Medication used to reduce symptoms of allergies
15. Antipsychotic Known as neuroleptics
Med- ication
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15
, CT DDS Med Cert Exam Questions And Verified Answers |
Graded A+
16. Antipyretic Medications used to reduce fever
17. Anti-tussives Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
(Robotussin)
18. Ataxia A decrease in coordination when walking
19. Bronchi The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the lungs
20. Bronchodilator Medication the opens constricted airways
21. Cathartic Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
22. Chemical name The formula used to produce the medication
23. Chronic illness Sickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be cured will not
go away
24. Therapeutic effect Medication works as it was intended and provided a benefit
25. Drug to drug interac- One or more drug attects another drug in the body
tions
26. Drug to food interac- The presence of food in the stomach that attects the ettect of the
medication
tions
27. Dyskinesia Involuntary movement
28. Dysphasia Diflculty swallowing
29. Dystonia Impaired muscle tone
30. Edema Swelling of the tissue
31. Enteric coated Tablets that have a special outside layer to prevent the medication
med- ication
from dissolving in the stomach
32. Enteric Pertaining to the small intestines
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