CT DDS Med Cert Latest Exam 2023/2024
Absorption
Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the blood stream.
Acute Illness
Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time
Adverse effect
Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a medication
Akathesia
Inability to sit still
Analgesics
Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis
A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate
emergency medical care
Antacids
Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antagonist
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
Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics
Antiarrythmic
Correcting irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant
Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergic Medication
They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic medications
Anticonvulsant
Medication used to control seizures
Antihistamines
Medication used to reduce symptoms of allergies
Antipsychotic Medication
Known as neuroleptics
Antipyretic
Medications used to reduce fever
Anti-tussives
Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough (Robotussin)
Ataxia
A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchi
The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the lungs
Bronchodilator
Medication the opens constricted airways
Cathartic
Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
, Chemical name
The formula used to produce the medication
Chronic illness
Sickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be cured will not go away
Therapeutic effect
Medication works as it was intended and provided a benefit
Drug to drug interactions
One or more drug affects another drug in the body
Drug to food interactions
The presence of food in the stomach that affects the effect of the medication
Dyskinesia
Involuntary movement
Dysphasia
Difficulty swallowing
Dystonia
Impaired muscle tone
Edema
Swelling of the tissue
Enteric coated medication
Tablets that have a special outside layer to prevent the medication from dissolving in
the stomach
Enteric
Pertaining to the small intestines
Generic name
The short chemical name of a drug. Usually a lower case letter is used
Gingival hyperplasia
Overgrowth of the gums surrounding the teeth
Histamine
Chemical produced by cells when exposed to allergens
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Hypnotics
Medication that promote sleep
Hypoglycemia
A medication to increase the production of insulin by the pancreas
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
Labeled use
Medications prescribed for its FDA approved use.
Lavage
The cleaning out or irrigation of an organ (stomach pumping)
Lethargy
Overwhelming feeling of exhaustion
LOA
Leave of absence
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Absorption
Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the blood stream.
Acute Illness
Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time
Adverse effect
Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a medication
Akathesia
Inability to sit still
Analgesics
Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis
A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate
emergency medical care
Antacids
Medications that reduce acid in the stomach
Antagonist
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
Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics
Antiarrythmic
Correcting irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant
Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergic Medication
They treat the muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic medications
Anticonvulsant
Medication used to control seizures
Antihistamines
Medication used to reduce symptoms of allergies
Antipsychotic Medication
Known as neuroleptics
Antipyretic
Medications used to reduce fever
Anti-tussives
Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough (Robotussin)
Ataxia
A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchi
The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the lungs
Bronchodilator
Medication the opens constricted airways
Cathartic
Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
, Chemical name
The formula used to produce the medication
Chronic illness
Sickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be cured will not go away
Therapeutic effect
Medication works as it was intended and provided a benefit
Drug to drug interactions
One or more drug affects another drug in the body
Drug to food interactions
The presence of food in the stomach that affects the effect of the medication
Dyskinesia
Involuntary movement
Dysphasia
Difficulty swallowing
Dystonia
Impaired muscle tone
Edema
Swelling of the tissue
Enteric coated medication
Tablets that have a special outside layer to prevent the medication from dissolving in
the stomach
Enteric
Pertaining to the small intestines
Generic name
The short chemical name of a drug. Usually a lower case letter is used
Gingival hyperplasia
Overgrowth of the gums surrounding the teeth
Histamine
Chemical produced by cells when exposed to allergens
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Hypnotics
Medication that promote sleep
Hypoglycemia
A medication to increase the production of insulin by the pancreas
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
Labeled use
Medications prescribed for its FDA approved use.
Lavage
The cleaning out or irrigation of an organ (stomach pumping)
Lethargy
Overwhelming feeling of exhaustion
LOA
Leave of absence
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
