med cert study for CT DDS test Exam Questions And Answers
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CT DDS
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CT DDS
Anaphylaxis - ANS acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
allergic reaction - ANS hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually involve skin, mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family ...
med cert study for CT DDS test Exam
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Anaphylaxis - ANS acute systemic allergic reaction which is life-threatening.
rash, hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness
allergic reaction - ANS hypersensitivity to particular allergens that usually involve skin,
mucus membranes or bronchial tubes family history of allergies
adverse effects - ANS severe side effects or toxicity caused by medication for example
severe liver toxicity bleeding ulcers.
may be sudden or take days
side effects - ANS any effect of a drug that is undesirable but tolerable for example dry
mouth or diarrhea
no apparent effect - ANS the drug does not treat the health problem for example blood
pressure is still high or fever is still elevated
therapeutic effect - ANS desired effect for example antibiotics curing an ear infection
analgesic for cramp relief
factors that influence medication effects - ANS age, weight, gender, underlying disease,
nutritional status (not diet but bodies ability to maintain level of nutrients), and route of
medication
administration of controlled substances - ANS must have the date dose was given, time
dose was given, amount dose was given, signature of the person removing the dose, quantity
left in the bubble pack, if med is wasted. if amounts don't match call the nurse immediately
receipt of disposition form what to check - ANS the five rights, name of ordering prescriber,
prescription number date and expiration, the pharmacy name and date, client allergies, name of
person receiving from pharmacy
nursing delegation - ANS transferring the authority to perform a selected nursing task in a
selected situation
, names of medications - ANS chemical, generic, trade. generic is NOT capitalized, trade
name is capitalized
how is medication given on an empty stomach - ANS 1 hour prior or 2 hours after
medication therapy - ANS to cure, relieve, prevent, diagnose a disease
sources of medication - ANS plants, animals, minerals, chemicals (synthetic)
rules regarding generic versus brand - ANS generic is NOT capitalized, trade names are
capitalized. pharmacy must send generic only if Dr writes brand name medically necessary will
brand be sent
controlled substances - ANS a drug or chemical whose manufacturer, possession and use
are regulated by the government
why must control substances be locked up - ANS they are habit forming and can be
abused
how are controlled substances stored - ANS 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
food to medication interaction - ANS 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
medication interactions - ANS when one medication modifies the action of another
antagonistic medication interaction - ANS a negative result one medication May inhibit or
decrease the actions of another for example antibiotics lessen effectiveness of birth control
synergistic medication interaction - ANS a positive results of one med increasing the action
of another for example adding abilify to Prozac for a positive result
central nervous system stimulant - ANS meds that increase the activity in the brain and
spinal cord for example coffee ADHD meds
central nervous system depressant - ANS meds that decrease the activity in the brain or
spinal cord such as analgesics hypnotics or sedatives
analgesic - ANS relieves pain without loss of consciousness
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