CT DDS Medical Certification (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade

CT DDS Medical Certification (Latest 2023/

2024 Update) Questions and Verified

Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade

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: