CT DDS MED CERT ANSWERED
CORRECTLY!!!
1. Adverse effects Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening ettects o
a
medication
2. Akathesia Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
3. Analgesics Medication to relieve pain
4. Anaphylaxis Severe allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency
med- ical care
5. Antacids Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
6. Antiarrhythmic Corrects irregular heart rhythm
7. Anticoagulant A drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
8. Anti-cholinergics They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with
medica- tions antipsychotic mmedications
9. Anticonvulsant Medication that are used too control seizures
10. Antihistamines Medications that reduce symptoms of allergies
11. Antipyretic Medications that reduce a fever
12. Anti- tussives Medications that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
13. Anus opening through which wastes leave the digestive tract
14. Anxiolytic A drug to treat anxiety
15. Aspiration When food or fluid is accidentally drawn in the lungs
16. Ataxia A decrease in coordination when walking
17. Bronchodilator Medication that opens constricted airways
1/
26
, CT DDS MED CERT ANSWERED
CORRECTLY!!!
18. Cathartic A drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
19. Compliance Follow direction or a plan of care
20. Concentration The number of mg per unit of medication EXAMPlE Tylenol
325mg
per tablet
21. Controlled Required process during which the oncoming certified
medication count statt count all the controlled medication with the ott going
certified statt to ensure that the correct amount of controlled
medication that is in supply is documented and correct
22. Convulsion A seizure, loss of consciousness and involuntary muscle
move- ments
23. Decongestants Medication that relieve congestion in the sinuses and nasal
pas-
sages
24. Drug to drug interactions One or more drug attects another drug in the body
25. Drug to food interactions The presence of food in the stomach that attects the
absorption
and the ettect of the medication
26. Dyskinesia Involuntary movement
27. Dysphasia Diflculty swallowing
28. Dystonia impaired muscle tone
29. Edema Swelling of the tissues of the body
30. Enteric coated medication Tablets that have a special outside layer to prevent the
medication
2/
26
, CT DDS MED CERT ANSWERED
CORRECTLY!!!
Fromm dissolving in the stomach
3/
26
CORRECTLY!!!
1. Adverse effects Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening ettects o
a
medication
2. Akathesia Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
3. Analgesics Medication to relieve pain
4. Anaphylaxis Severe allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency
med- ical care
5. Antacids Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
6. Antiarrhythmic Corrects irregular heart rhythm
7. Anticoagulant A drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
8. Anti-cholinergics They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with
medica- tions antipsychotic mmedications
9. Anticonvulsant Medication that are used too control seizures
10. Antihistamines Medications that reduce symptoms of allergies
11. Antipyretic Medications that reduce a fever
12. Anti- tussives Medications that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
13. Anus opening through which wastes leave the digestive tract
14. Anxiolytic A drug to treat anxiety
15. Aspiration When food or fluid is accidentally drawn in the lungs
16. Ataxia A decrease in coordination when walking
17. Bronchodilator Medication that opens constricted airways
1/
26
, CT DDS MED CERT ANSWERED
CORRECTLY!!!
18. Cathartic A drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
19. Compliance Follow direction or a plan of care
20. Concentration The number of mg per unit of medication EXAMPlE Tylenol
325mg
per tablet
21. Controlled Required process during which the oncoming certified
medication count statt count all the controlled medication with the ott going
certified statt to ensure that the correct amount of controlled
medication that is in supply is documented and correct
22. Convulsion A seizure, loss of consciousness and involuntary muscle
move- ments
23. Decongestants Medication that relieve congestion in the sinuses and nasal
pas-
sages
24. Drug to drug interactions One or more drug attects another drug in the body
25. Drug to food interactions The presence of food in the stomach that attects the
absorption
and the ettect of the medication
26. Dyskinesia Involuntary movement
27. Dysphasia Diflculty swallowing
28. Dystonia impaired muscle tone
29. Edema Swelling of the tissues of the body
30. Enteric coated medication Tablets that have a special outside layer to prevent the
medication
2/
26
, CT DDS MED CERT ANSWERED
CORRECTLY!!!
Fromm dissolving in the stomach
3/
26
