med cert study for CT DDS test question
with answers
Anaphylaxis - -acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
-allergic reaction - -hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually
involve skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies
-adverse effects - -severe side effects or toxicity caused by medication for
example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers.
may be sudden or take days
-side effects - -any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable for
example dry mouth or diarrhea
-no apparent effect - -the drug does not treat the health problem for
example blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated
-therapeutic effect - -desired effect for example antibiotics curing an ear
infection analgesic for cramp relief
-factors that influence medication effects - -age, weight, gender, underlying
disease, nutritional status (not diet but bodies ability to maintain level of
nutrients), and route of medication
-administration of controlled substances - -must have the date dose was
given, time dose was given, amount dose was given, signature of the person
removing the dose, quantity left in the bubble pack, if med is wasted. if
amounts don't match call the nurse immediately
-receipt of disposition form what to check - -the five rights, name of ordering
prescriber, prescription number date and expiration, the pharmacy name
and date, client allergies, name of person receiving from pharmacy
-nursing delegation - -transferring the authority to perform a selected
nursing task in a selected situation
-names of medications - -chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT
capitalized, trade name is capitalized
-how is medication given on an empty stomach - -1 hour prior or 2 hours
after
, -medication therapy - -to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease
-sources of medication - -plants, animals, minerals, chemicals (synthetic)
-rules regarding generic versus brand - -generic is NOT capitalized, trade
names are capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr writes brand
name medically necessary will brand be sent
-controlled substances - -a drug or chemical whose manufacturer,
possession and use are regulated by the government
-why must control substances be locked up - -they are habit forming and
can be abused
-how are controlled substances stored - -separate from other meds in a non-
removable locked box with a separate key, ordered and small quantities,
must be counted at beginning and end of your shift or mid shift if you leave
and give someone else the key
-food to medication interaction - -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
-medication interactions - -when one medication modifies the action of
another
-antagonistic medication interaction - -a negative result one medication May
inhibit or decrease the actions of another for example antibiotics lessen
effectiveness of birth control
-synergistic medication interaction - -a positive results of one med
increasing the action of another for example adding abilify to Prozac for a
positive result
-central nervous system stimulant - -meds that increase the activity in the
brain and spinal cord for example coffee ADHD meds
-central nervous system depressant - -meds that decrease the activity in the
brain or spinal cord such as analgesics hypnotics or sedatives
-analgesic - -relieves pain without loss of consciousness
-hypnotic - -used to produce sleep
-sedative - -used for calming effect
with answers
Anaphylaxis - -acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
-allergic reaction - -hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually
involve skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies
-adverse effects - -severe side effects or toxicity caused by medication for
example severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers.
may be sudden or take days
-side effects - -any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable for
example dry mouth or diarrhea
-no apparent effect - -the drug does not treat the health problem for
example blood pressure is still high or fever is still elevated
-therapeutic effect - -desired effect for example antibiotics curing an ear
infection analgesic for cramp relief
-factors that influence medication effects - -age, weight, gender, underlying
disease, nutritional status (not diet but bodies ability to maintain level of
nutrients), and route of medication
-administration of controlled substances - -must have the date dose was
given, time dose was given, amount dose was given, signature of the person
removing the dose, quantity left in the bubble pack, if med is wasted. if
amounts don't match call the nurse immediately
-receipt of disposition form what to check - -the five rights, name of ordering
prescriber, prescription number date and expiration, the pharmacy name
and date, client allergies, name of person receiving from pharmacy
-nursing delegation - -transferring the authority to perform a selected
nursing task in a selected situation
-names of medications - -chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT
capitalized, trade name is capitalized
-how is medication given on an empty stomach - -1 hour prior or 2 hours
after
, -medication therapy - -to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease
-sources of medication - -plants, animals, minerals, chemicals (synthetic)
-rules regarding generic versus brand - -generic is NOT capitalized, trade
names are capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr writes brand
name medically necessary will brand be sent
-controlled substances - -a drug or chemical whose manufacturer,
possession and use are regulated by the government
-why must control substances be locked up - -they are habit forming and
can be abused
-how are controlled substances stored - -separate from other meds in a non-
removable locked box with a separate key, ordered and small quantities,
must be counted at beginning and end of your shift or mid shift if you leave
and give someone else the key
-food to medication interaction - -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
-medication interactions - -when one medication modifies the action of
another
-antagonistic medication interaction - -a negative result one medication May
inhibit or decrease the actions of another for example antibiotics lessen
effectiveness of birth control
-synergistic medication interaction - -a positive results of one med
increasing the action of another for example adding abilify to Prozac for a
positive result
-central nervous system stimulant - -meds that increase the activity in the
brain and spinal cord for example coffee ADHD meds
-central nervous system depressant - -meds that decrease the activity in the
brain or spinal cord such as analgesics hypnotics or sedatives
-analgesic - -relieves pain without loss of consciousness
-hypnotic - -used to produce sleep
-sedative - -used for calming effect
