CT DDS MED CERT | 203 QUESTIONS WITH 100 % CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED

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 tractAnxiolytic - 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