CT DDS MED CERT STUDY GUIDE | CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027.

CT DDS MED CERT STUDY GUIDE | CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027. Acute Illness -correct-answer-Sickness that begins quickly and last a short time 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 Adverse effect -correct-answer-Unexpected and possibly serious or life threatening effects of a medication Akathesia -correct-answer-Inability to sit still Absorption -correct-answer-Movement of medication from the stomach or intenstines in the blood stream. Analgesics -correct-answer-Medication to relieve pain 2 | Page Anaphylaxis -correct-answer-A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency medical care 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 Antipyretic -correct-answer-Medications used to reduce fever 3 | Page Anti-tussives -correct-answer-Medication that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough (Robotussin) Antacids -correct-answer-Medications that reduce acid in the stomach Anti-Anxiety Meds -correct-answer-Medication used to treat anxiety, tension and nervousness. Ie. Anxiolytics Ataxia -correct-answer-A decrease in coordination when walking Bronchi -correct-answer-The tubes in the respiratory system between the throat and the lungs Antipsychotic Medication -correct-answer-Known as neuroleptics Bronchodilator -correct-answer-Medication the opens constricted airways 4 | Page What are the advantages of time released tablets? -correct-answer-- Decrease the number of times per day the meds needs to be taken - Drug is made to dissolve over a period of time - Effects last longer G-Tubes and J-Tubes -correct-answer-Requires additional training from your nurse When pouring liquid medication the cup must be -correct-answer-- On a flat surface - At eye level - The label towards your palm Buccal -correct-answer-Medication is placed between the cheek and the gum Both sublingual and buccal are -correct-answer-Absorbed directly into the bloodstream and are good on emergencies Nebulizer -correct-answer-Takes about 10 minutes ____ insert cotton tipped swabs into the ears -correct-answer-Never 5 | Page Can the unused half of a scored drug be used again? -correct-answer-No, it must be destroyed Have the person remain positioned with treated was up for _____ minutes so the drops will remain in the ear canal -correct-answer-3-5 What are the disadvantages of time released tablets? -correct-answer-Do not crush- can cause overdoes by releasing all the medication at one time Scored tablets can not be broken exactly in half. T or F -correct-answer-Falsethey can be broken exactly in half