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CT DDS Medical Certification ( 2026/2027 Update) Questions and Answers
CT DDS Medical Certification ( 2026/
2026 Update) Questions and
Answers
Q: nursing delegation
Answer:
transferring the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a selected situation
Q: names of medications
Answer:
chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT capitalized, trade name is capitalized
Q: how is medication given on an empty stomach
Answer:
1 hour prior or 2 hours after
Q: medication therapy
Answer:
to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease
Q: sources of medication
Answer:
plants, animals, minerals, chemicals (synthetic)
Q: rules regarding generic versus brand
Answer:
generic is NOT capitalized, trade names are capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr
writes brand name medically necessary will brand be sent
Q: controlled substances
Answer:
a drug or chemical whose manufacturer, possession and use are regulated by the government
Q: why must control substances be locked up
Answer:
they are habit forming and can be abused
Q: how are controlled substances stored
Answer:
separate from other meds in a non-removable locked box with a separate key, ordered and small
quantities, must be counted at beginning and end of your shift or mid shift if you leave and give
someone else the key
Q: food to medication interaction
Answer:
with food to offset GI upset and irritation, without food on an empty stomach 1 hour before or
without food needs acidity of stomach 2 hours after. certain foods are off limits milk with some
antibiotics grapefruit juice or grapefruit and some aged foods
Q: medication interactions
Answer:
when one medication modifies the action of another
Q: antagonistic medication interaction
Answer:
a negative result one medication May inhibit or decrease the actions of another for example
antibiotics lessen effectiveness of birth control
Q: synergistic medication interaction
Answer:
a positive results of one med increasing the action of another for example adding abilify to
Prozac for a positive result
Q: central nervous system stimulant
Answer:
meds that increase the activity in the brain and spinal cord for example coffee ADHD meds
Q: central nervous system depressant
Answer:
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