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CT DDS MED CERT / COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWER = Movement of medication from the
stomach or intenstines in the blood stream.
Acute Illness - CORRECT ANSWER = Sickness that begins quickly and last
a short time
Adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER = Unexpected and possibly serious
or life threatening effects of a medication
Akathesia - CORRECT ANSWER = Inability to sit still
Analgesics - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER = A severe, potentially life threatening
allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical care
Antacids - CORRECT ANSWER = Medications that reduce acid in the
stomach
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Antagonist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication used to treat
anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics
Antiarrythmic - CORRECT ANSWER = Correcting irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant - CORRECT ANSWER = Drug used to prevent abnormal
blood clotting
Anti-cholinergic Medication - CORRECT ANSWER = They treat the
muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic medications
Anticonvulsant - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication used to control
seizures
Antihistamines - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication used to reduce
symptoms of allergies
Antipsychotic Medication - CORRECT ANSWER = Known as neuroleptics
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Antipyretic - CORRECT ANSWER = Medications used to reduce fever
Anti-tussives - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication that suppress the
cough reflex; stop a cough (Robotussin)
Ataxia - CORRECT ANSWER = A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchi - CORRECT ANSWER = The tubes in the respiratory system
between the throat and the lungs
Bronchodilator - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication the opens constricted
airways
Cathartic - CORRECT ANSWER = Drug used for constipation. Assist in
emptying the bowel
Chemical name - CORRECT ANSWER = The formula used to produce the
medication
Chronic illness - CORRECT ANSWER = Sickness or disease that is of long
duration. Cannot be cured will not go away
Therapeutic effect - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication works as it was
intended and provided a benefit
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CT DDS MED CERT / COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ 2026
Absorption - CORRECT ANSWER = Movement of medication from the
stomach or intenstines in the blood stream.
Acute Illness - CORRECT ANSWER = Sickness that begins quickly and last
a short time
Adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER = Unexpected and possibly serious
or life threatening effects of a medication
Akathesia - CORRECT ANSWER = Inability to sit still
Analgesics - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication to relieve pain
Anaphylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER = A severe, potentially life threatening
allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical care
Antacids - CORRECT ANSWER = Medications that reduce acid in the
stomach
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Antagonist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication used to treat
anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics
Antiarrythmic - CORRECT ANSWER = Correcting irregular heart rhythm
Anticoagulant - CORRECT ANSWER = Drug used to prevent abnormal
blood clotting
Anti-cholinergic Medication - CORRECT ANSWER = They treat the
muscle movement disorders seen with antipsychotic medications
Anticonvulsant - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication used to control
seizures
Antihistamines - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication used to reduce
symptoms of allergies
Antipsychotic Medication - CORRECT ANSWER = Known as neuroleptics
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Antipyretic - CORRECT ANSWER = Medications used to reduce fever
Anti-tussives - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication that suppress the
cough reflex; stop a cough (Robotussin)
Ataxia - CORRECT ANSWER = A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchi - CORRECT ANSWER = The tubes in the respiratory system
between the throat and the lungs
Bronchodilator - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication the opens constricted
airways
Cathartic - CORRECT ANSWER = Drug used for constipation. Assist in
emptying the bowel
Chemical name - CORRECT ANSWER = The formula used to produce the
medication
Chronic illness - CORRECT ANSWER = Sickness or disease that is of long
duration. Cannot be cured will not go away
Therapeutic effect - CORRECT ANSWER = Medication works as it was
intended and provided a benefit
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