CT DDS Med Cert Exam Study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions 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 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 1 / 2
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 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 Drug to drug interactions - Correct Answer One or more drug affects another drug in the body
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