Med CT DDS Cert Study Test Questions and Correct Answers

Med CT DDS Cert Study Test Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
tid
Correct Answer
three times a day



Question 2
purpose of a kardex
Correct Answer
to keep track of the medications that are administered



Question 3
tsp
Correct Answer
teaspoon



Question 4
What is bipolar disorder?
Correct Answer
also known as manic depressive disorder, episodes of mania and severe depression



Question 5
anti-anxiety
Correct Answer
also known as anxiolytic used to treat anxiety tension or nervousness




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,Question 6
NKA
Correct Answer
no known allergies



Question 7
absorption of meds administered as a solid
Correct Answer
dissolves in the GI, absorbed in the stomach and intestines, metabolas by the liver,
circulates through the heart to the body, excreted by the kidneys



Question 8
who can accept a telephone or verbal order
Correct Answer
a nurse or pharmacist



Question 9
what are the five rights
Correct Answer
right person, right time, right med, great dose, right route also known as CTdds



Question 10
food to medication interaction
Correct 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




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, Question 11
medication interactions
Correct Answer
when one medication modifies the action of another



Question 12
what are tablets
Correct Answer
compressed powder medication, take 30 to 60 minutes to work



Question 13
mood stabilizer
Correct Answer
used to stabilize a person's mood for example bipolar disorder



Question 14
qid
Correct Answer
four times a day



Question 15
digitalis preparation
Correct Answer
Slows the beat and strengthens the heart



Question 16
controlled substances
Correct Answer
a drug or chemical whose manufacturer, possession and use are regulated by the
government




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