CT DDS Med Certification Exam Graded A+
____ insert cotton tipped swabs into the ears - ANSWER-Never
_________ medications cannot be prescribed as a PRN - ANSWER-Psychotropic
1 measuring cup - ANSWER-8 oz or 240 ml
1 TBSP - ANSWER-3 teaspoons or 15 cc (ml)
1 tsp - ANSWER-5 cc or 5 ml
2 TBSP - ANSWER-1 oz or 30 cc (ml)
A 225m must be filled out in - ANSWER-24 hours
Absorption - ANSWER-Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the
blood stream.
ac - ANSWER-Before meals
Acute dystonia - ANSWER-Muscle spasms of various small muscle groups
(face,mouth,neck,eye)
Acute Illness - ANSWER-Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time
AD - ANSWER-Right ear
Adverse effect - ANSWER-Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects
of a medication
Akathesia - ANSWER-Inability to sit still
Always call the nurse before a PRN is administered? T or F - ANSWER-True
Analgesics - ANSWER-Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER-A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that
requires immediate emergency medical care
Antacids - ANSWER-Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antagonist - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and
nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics
Anti-cholinergic Medication - ANSWER-They treat the muscle movement disorders seen
with antipsychotic medications
Anti-tussives - ANSWER-Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
(Robotussin)
Antiarrythmic - ANSWER-Correcting irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant - ANSWER-Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anticonvulsant - ANSWER-Medication used to control seizures
Antihistamines - ANSWER-Medication used to reduce symptoms of allergies
Antipsychotic Medication - ANSWER-Known as neuroleptics
Antipyretic - ANSWER-Medications used to reduce fever
AS - ANSWER-Left ear
Ataxia - ANSWER-A decrease in coordination when walking
AU - ANSWER-Both ears
Bid - ANSWER-Twice a day
Both sublingual and buccal are - ANSWER-Absorbed directly into the bloodstream and
are good on emergencies
Bronchi - ANSWER-The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the
lungs
Bronchodilator - ANSWER-Medication the opens constricted airways
Buccal - ANSWER-Medication is placed between the cheek and the gum
c - ANSWER-With
Can the unused half of a scored drug be used again? - ANSWER-No, it must be
destroyed
Cathartic - ANSWER-Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
____ insert cotton tipped swabs into the ears - ANSWER-Never
_________ medications cannot be prescribed as a PRN - ANSWER-Psychotropic
1 measuring cup - ANSWER-8 oz or 240 ml
1 TBSP - ANSWER-3 teaspoons or 15 cc (ml)
1 tsp - ANSWER-5 cc or 5 ml
2 TBSP - ANSWER-1 oz or 30 cc (ml)
A 225m must be filled out in - ANSWER-24 hours
Absorption - ANSWER-Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the
blood stream.
ac - ANSWER-Before meals
Acute dystonia - ANSWER-Muscle spasms of various small muscle groups
(face,mouth,neck,eye)
Acute Illness - ANSWER-Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time
AD - ANSWER-Right ear
Adverse effect - ANSWER-Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects
of a medication
Akathesia - ANSWER-Inability to sit still
Always call the nurse before a PRN is administered? T or F - ANSWER-True
Analgesics - ANSWER-Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis - ANSWER-A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that
requires immediate emergency medical care
Antacids - ANSWER-Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antagonist - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and
nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics
Anti-cholinergic Medication - ANSWER-They treat the muscle movement disorders seen
with antipsychotic medications
Anti-tussives - ANSWER-Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
(Robotussin)
Antiarrythmic - ANSWER-Correcting irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant - ANSWER-Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anticonvulsant - ANSWER-Medication used to control seizures
Antihistamines - ANSWER-Medication used to reduce symptoms of allergies
Antipsychotic Medication - ANSWER-Known as neuroleptics
Antipyretic - ANSWER-Medications used to reduce fever
AS - ANSWER-Left ear
Ataxia - ANSWER-A decrease in coordination when walking
AU - ANSWER-Both ears
Bid - ANSWER-Twice a day
Both sublingual and buccal are - ANSWER-Absorbed directly into the bloodstream and
are good on emergencies
Bronchi - ANSWER-The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the
lungs
Bronchodilator - ANSWER-Medication the opens constricted airways
Buccal - ANSWER-Medication is placed between the cheek and the gum
c - ANSWER-With
Can the unused half of a scored drug be used again? - ANSWER-No, it must be
destroyed
Cathartic - ANSWER-Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
