CT DDS Med Cert Exam Questions with
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Adverse effects
Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a medication
Akathesia
Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
Analgesics
Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis
Severe allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical care
Antacids
Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antiarrhythmic
Corrects irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant
A drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergics medications
They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic mmedications
Anticonvulsant
Medication that are used too control seizures
,Antihistamines
Medications that reduce symptoms of allergies
Antipyretic
Medications that reduce a fever
Anti- tussives
Medications that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
Anus
opening through which wastes leave the digestive tract
Anxiolytic
A drug to treat anxiety
Aspiration
When food or fluid is accidentally drawn in the lungs
Ataxia
A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchodilator
Medication that opens constricted airways
Cathartic
A drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
Compliance
Follow direction or a plan of care
, Concentration
The number of mg per unit of medication EXAMPlE Tylenol 325mg per tablet
Controlled medication count
Required process during which the oncoming certified staff count all the controlled
medication with the off going certified staff to ensure that the correct amount of controlled
medication that is in supply is documented and correct
Convulsion
A seizure, loss of consciousness and involuntary muscle movements
Decongestants
Medication that relieve congestion in the sinuses and nasal passages
Drug to drug interactions
One or more drug affects another drug in the body
Drug to food interactions
The presence of food in the stomach that affects the absorption and the effect of the
medication
Dyskinesia
Involuntary movement
Dysphasia
Difficulty swallowing
Dystonia
Verified Correct Answers
Adverse effects
Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a medication
Akathesia
Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
Analgesics
Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis
Severe allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical care
Antacids
Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antiarrhythmic
Corrects irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant
A drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergics medications
They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic mmedications
Anticonvulsant
Medication that are used too control seizures
,Antihistamines
Medications that reduce symptoms of allergies
Antipyretic
Medications that reduce a fever
Anti- tussives
Medications that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
Anus
opening through which wastes leave the digestive tract
Anxiolytic
A drug to treat anxiety
Aspiration
When food or fluid is accidentally drawn in the lungs
Ataxia
A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchodilator
Medication that opens constricted airways
Cathartic
A drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
Compliance
Follow direction or a plan of care
, Concentration
The number of mg per unit of medication EXAMPlE Tylenol 325mg per tablet
Controlled medication count
Required process during which the oncoming certified staff count all the controlled
medication with the off going certified staff to ensure that the correct amount of controlled
medication that is in supply is documented and correct
Convulsion
A seizure, loss of consciousness and involuntary muscle movements
Decongestants
Medication that relieve congestion in the sinuses and nasal passages
Drug to drug interactions
One or more drug affects another drug in the body
Drug to food interactions
The presence of food in the stomach that affects the absorption and the effect of the
medication
Dyskinesia
Involuntary movement
Dysphasia
Difficulty swallowing
Dystonia
