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CT DDS MED CERT EXAM SOLVED100% CORRECT!!
Adverse effects Answer- Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects
of a medication
Akathesia Answer- Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
Analgesics Answer- Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis Answer- Severe allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency
medical care
Antacids Answer- Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antiarrhythmic Answer- Corrects irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant Answer- A drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergics medications Answer- They treat the muscle movement disorders
seen with antipsychotic mmedications
Anticonvulsant Answer- Medication that are used too control seizures
Antihistamines Answer- Medications that reduce symptoms of allergies
Antipyretic Answer- Medications that reduce a fever
Anti- tussives Answer- Medications that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
Anus Answer- opening through which wastes leave the digestive tract
Anxiolytic Answer- A drug to treat anxiety
Aspiration Answer- When food or fluid is accidentally drawn in the lungs
Ataxia Answer- A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchodilator Answer- Medication that opens constricted airways
Cathartic Answer- A drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
Compliance Answer- Follow direction or a plan of care
, Concentration Answer- The number of mg per unit of medication EXAMPlE Tylenol
325mg per tablet
Controlled medication count Answer- Required process during which the oncoming
certified staff count all the controlled medication with the off going certified staff to
ensure that the correct amount of controlled medication that is in supply is
documented and correct
Convulsion Answer- A seizure, loss of consciousness and involuntary muscle
movements
Decongestants Answer- Medication that relieve congestion in the sinuses and nasal
passages
Drug to drug interactions Answer- One or more drug affects another drug in the
body
Drug to food interactions Answer- The presence of food in the stomach that affects
the absorption and the effect of the medication
Dyskinesia Answer- Involuntary movement
Dysphasia Answer- Difficulty swallowing
Dystonia Answer- impaired muscle tone
Edema Answer- Swelling of the tissues of the body
Enteric coated medication Answer- Tablets that have a special outside layer to
prevent the medication Fromm dissolving in the stomach
Expectorants Answer- Medications that promotes coughing by loosening mucous in
the lungs
Gastric Answer- Pertaining to the stomach
Gastrointestinal Answer- Pertaining to the digestive system. Abbreviated as GI
system
Generic name Answer- The short chemical name of a drug. Usually a lower case
letter is used
Gingival hyperplasia Answer- Overgrowth of the gums surrounding the teeth
Histamine Answer- A chemical produced by cells when exposed to allergens
Hypertension Answer- High blood pressure
Hypoglycemic Answer- Medications to increase the production of insulin by the
pancreas
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