CT DDS MED CERT|| 179 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
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
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
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
Objective description - ANSWER-Nothing what was, heard, physically felt, or smelled.
OTC medication - ANSWER-Acronym for over-the-counter medication
Parasitic - ANSWER-A drug used to treat parasites
Perfusion - ANSWER-The ability of the blood to flow to organs ad tissue caring oxygen
and nutrients
Pharmacology - ANSWER-The study of medication and their actions on the body
Pinna - ANSWER-The outside of the ear
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
AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE
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
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
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
Objective description - ANSWER-Nothing what was, heard, physically felt, or smelled.
OTC medication - ANSWER-Acronym for over-the-counter medication
Parasitic - ANSWER-A drug used to treat parasites
Perfusion - ANSWER-The ability of the blood to flow to organs ad tissue caring oxygen
and nutrients
Pharmacology - ANSWER-The study of medication and their actions on the body
Pinna - ANSWER-The outside of the ear
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
