CT DDS Med Cert Test Questions and Answers

CT DDS Med Cert Test Questions and
Answers
Question 1
D/C
Correct Answer
Discontinue



Question 2
Have the person remain positioned with treated was up for _____ minutes so the drops
will remain in the ear canal
Correct Answer
3-5



Question 3
PO
Correct Answer
By mouth



Question 4
Cathartic
Correct Answer
Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel



Question 5
What are the advantages of tablet medication?
Correct Answer
- Can be pumped out of the stomach (gastric lavage) if overdoes occur
- Easy to administer, inexpensive




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,Question 6
QH
Correct Answer
Every hour



Question 7
T
Correct Answer
1



Question 8
i
Correct Answer
One



Question 9
qid
Correct Answer
Four times a day



Question 10
Adverse effect
Correct Answer
Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a medication



Question 11
Hypoglycemia
Correct Answer
A medication to increase the production of insulin by the pancreas




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,Question 12
The 5 Rights must be
Correct Answer
Checked three times before administrating medication (Rule of Three)



Question 13
Psychotropic medications
Correct Answer
Medications used to treat psychiatric disorders. They affect the central nervous
system, how the brain thinks and affects emotions and behavior



Question 14
hs
Correct Answer
Hour of sleep



Question 15
Tyramine
Correct Answer
A digestive enzyme that interacts with MAOIs



Question 16
gtts
Correct Answer
Drops



Question 17
qhs
Correct Answer
Every hour of sleep




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, Question 18
Anti-tussives
Correct Answer
Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough (Robotussin)



Question 19
OD
Correct Answer
Left eye



Question 20
Histamine
Correct Answer
Chemical produced by cells when exposed to allergens



Question 21
Dysphasia
Correct Answer
Difficulty swallowing



Question 22
Therapeutic
Correct Answer
Desired effect



Question 23
Medication given on a Empty stomach must be given
Correct Answer
One hour prior to eating or two hours after eating




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