CT DDS Med Cert Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

____ insert cotton tipped swabs into the ears - Never _________ medications cannot be prescribed as a PRN - Psychotropic 1 measuring cup - 8 oz or 240 ml 1 TBSP - 3 teaspoons or 15 cc (ml) 1 tsp - 5 cc or 5 ml 2 TBSP - 1 oz or 30 cc (ml) A 225m must be filled out in - 24 hours Absorption - Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the blood stream. ac - Before meals Acute dystonia - Muscle spasms of various small muscle groups (face,mouth,neck,eye) Acute Illness - Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time AD - Right ear Adverse effect - Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a medicationAkathesia - Inability to sit still Always call the nurse before a PRN is administered? T or F - True Analgesics - Medication to relieve pain Anaphylaxis - A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical care Antacids - Medications that reduce acid in the stomach Antagonist - The interference of two or more substances that decreases the effect of the medication. One medication decreases the effect of another medication Anti-Anxiety Meds - Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics Anti-cholinergic Medication - They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic medications Anti-tussives - Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough (Robotussin) Antiarrythmic - Correcting irregular heart rhythm Anticoagulant - Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting Anticonvulsant - Medication used to control seizures Antihistamines - Medication used to reduce symptoms of allergiesAntipsychotic Medication - Known as neuroleptics Antipyretic - Medications used to reduce fever AS -