|ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS|GRADED A+|BRAND NEW 2026/2027
UPDATE
Absorption - ANSWER Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the
blood stream.
Acute Illness - ANSWER Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time
Adverse effect - ANSWER Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a
medication
Akathesia - ANSWER Inability to sit still
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
Antiarrythmic - ANSWER Correcting irregular heart rhythm
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,Anticoagulant - ANSWER Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergic Medication - ANSWER They treat the muscle movement disorders seen
with antipsychotic medications
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
Anti-tussives - ANSWER Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
(Robotussin)
Ataxia - ANSWER A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchi - ANSWER The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the lungs
Bronchodilator - ANSWER Medication the opens constricted airways
Cathartic - ANSWER Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
Chemical name - ANSWER The formula used to produce the medication
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, Chronic illness - ANSWER Sickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be cured
will not go away
Therapeutic effect - ANSWER Medication works as it was intended and provided a benefit
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
effect of the medication
Dyskinesia - ANSWER Involuntary movement
Dysphasia - ANSWER Difficulty swallowing
Dystonia - ANSWER Impaired muscle tone
Edema - ANSWER Swelling of the tissue
Enteric coated medication - ANSWER Tablets that have a special outside layer to prevent
the medication from dissolving in the stomach
Enteric - ANSWER Pertaining to the small intestines
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
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DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS|GRADED A+|BRAND NEW 2026/2027
UPDATE
Absorption - ANSWER Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the
blood stream.
Acute Illness - ANSWER Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time
Adverse effect - ANSWER Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a
medication
Akathesia - ANSWER Inability to sit still
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
Antiarrythmic - ANSWER Correcting irregular heart rhythm
1
,Anticoagulant - ANSWER Drug used to prevent abnormal blood clotting
Anti-cholinergic Medication - ANSWER They treat the muscle movement disorders seen
with antipsychotic medications
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
Anti-tussives - ANSWER Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough
(Robotussin)
Ataxia - ANSWER A decrease in coordination when walking
Bronchi - ANSWER The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the lungs
Bronchodilator - ANSWER Medication the opens constricted airways
Cathartic - ANSWER Drug used for constipation. Assist in emptying the bowel
Chemical name - ANSWER The formula used to produce the medication
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, Chronic illness - ANSWER Sickness or disease that is of long duration. Cannot be cured
will not go away
Therapeutic effect - ANSWER Medication works as it was intended and provided a benefit
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
effect of the medication
Dyskinesia - ANSWER Involuntary movement
Dysphasia - ANSWER Difficulty swallowing
Dystonia - ANSWER Impaired muscle tone
Edema - ANSWER Swelling of the tissue
Enteric coated medication - ANSWER Tablets that have a special outside layer to prevent
the medication from dissolving in the stomach
Enteric - ANSWER Pertaining to the small intestines
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
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