DCF Med Cert Study Guide Questions Graded A+ With Correct Answers!!!!
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Absorption - ANS The movement of medication from the stomach or intestines into the bloodstream
Active ingredient - ANS The actual medication that brings about the desired effect or benefit the medication is prescribed for
Administer - ANS To give a properly dispensed ...
DCF Med Cert Study Guide Questions
Graded A+ With Correct Answers!!!!
Absorption - ANS The movement of medication from the stomach or intestines into the
bloodstream
Active ingredient - ANS The actual medication that brings about the desired effect or
benefit the medication is prescribed for
Administer - ANS To give a properly dispensed medication to a child according to a
licensed practitioner's order
Adverse reaction - ANS Unexpected and possibly serious or life-threatening effects of a
medication
Airway - ANS The "tubes" air flows through for breathing including the trachea (windpipe)
and bronchial (airways in lungs)
Albuterol - ANS Generic name of most commonly prescribed asthma medication. Trade
names: Proventil, Ventolin
Allergic reaction - ANS A specific, adverse reaction that may cause skin rashes or hives,
watery eyes or runny nose and may lead to difficulty breathing. The chain of command and
emergency medical help if appropriate must be contacted immediately
Analgesics - ANS Medications that relieve pain
Anaphylaxis - ANS A severe, potentially life threatening allergic reaction that requires
immediate emergency medical care
Anatacids - ANS Medications that reduce the acid in the stomach
Antianxiety medications - ANS Treat anxiety, tension, and nervousness. If medication is
prescribed for PRN, staff must consult licensed practitioner before administering.
Antibiotics - ANS Use: Medications used to treat infections caused by bacteria
Special Considerations: watch for allergies, finish entire prescription
, Anticholinergic medications - ANS Treat the muscle movement disorders seen with
antipsychotic medication. Make sure child drinks plenty of water.
Anticonvulsant - ANS Medications that are used to control seizures. May require periodic
blood work.
Antidepressant - ANS Medication used to treat depression. Suicidal thoughts and
behaviors may increase in children.
Antifungal - ANS Medications used to treat fungal infections. Keep infected area clean and
dry
Antihistamines - ANS Medications that reduce the symptoms of allergies. May cause
drowsiness.
Antipsychotic medication - ANS Treat psychotic conditions (also known as neuroleptics).
Difficulty swallowing, drooling, facial tics or twitches, changes in gait may be a serious side
effect-report to chain of command.
Antipyretic - ANS Medications that reduce a fever
Antitussives - ANS Medications that suppress the cough reflex; stop a cough. May mask
signs of respiratory infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis
Antiviral medications - ANS Treat viral infections; do not cure illness, but control symptoms
Asthma Management Plan - ANS A child's specific plan for treating his asthma including
avoiding triggers, monitoring breathing, medications for prevent asthma attacks and medications
to treat an attack if it occurs
Asthma Prevention (maintenance) medications - ANS Medications prescribed to keep
asthma under control and prevent attacks from happening
Asthma Rescue medications - ANS Medications used to stop an asthma attack quickly.
Albuterol is most often the asthma rescue medication. Inhaled through MDI or nebulizer
Borrowing - ANS Using one's child medication to give to a second child because the
second child's medication supply has run out
Bronchial constriction - ANS Tightening of the airway. One of the physical components of
asthma
Bronchodilator - ANS Medication that opens constricted airways
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