CT DDS MED CERT EXAM

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CT DDS MED CERT EXAM

ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT 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

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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

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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

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