QMA Indiana State Test – Indiana Qualified Medication Aide Exam Update, Fall 2026/2027 | Latest State Testing Information and Requirements

QMA Indiana State Test FALL 2026/2027
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Antihistamines: Action/Uses - CORRECT ANS -Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion
sickness and allergic reaction


Antihistamines: side effects - CORRECT ANS -Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, and
urinary retention


Antihistamines: medications - CORRECT ANS -Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergan (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)


Antihistamines N.C. - CORRECT ANS -Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate
conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness


TB medications - CORRECT ANS -Rifadin (rifampin)

INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid


TB meds N.C. - CORRECT ANS -Can turn urine, feces, sputum, and sweat orange
Use with caution for residents with alcoholism and liver disease

,Monitor for signs of hepatitis and weight loss give with food
Store in light resistant container


TB meds: action/uses - CORRECT ANS -Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes TB
Treat active disease


TB side effects - CORRECT ANS -Fatigue
Drowsiness

Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash


Combination products: action/uses - CORRECT ANS -Preparations containing more than one
product
Treat cough and allergies


Combination products: medications - CORRECT ANS -Sinutab, Actifed


Combination products: side effects - CORRECT ANS -Drowsiness, dry mouth


Combination products N.C. - CORRECT ANS -May elevate B/P

Rebound symptoms can occur


Decongestants: Action/uses - CORRECT ANS -Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
swelling/congestion

Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms

,Decongestant medications - CORRECT ANS -Sudafed


Decongestants: side effects - CORRECT ANS -Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal
septum


Decongestants N.C. - CORRECT ANS -Can develop tolerance to medications


Bronchodilators Side Effects - CORRECT ANS -Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea,
hypertension, withdrawal symptoms


Bronchodilators Action/uses - CORRECT ANS -Relax bronchial muscles
Open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease


Bronchodilators N.C. - CORRECT ANS -Anxiety


Bronchodilators medications - CORRECT ANS -Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline


Antitussive: action/uses - CORRECT ANS -Depresses cough

Treat persistent cough


Antitussive medications - CORRECT ANS -Codeine
Benylin-DM


Antitussive side effects - CORRECT ANS -Vomiting

, Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness


Antitussive N.C. - CORRECT ANS -No fluids for 15 minutes after taking


Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - CORRECT ANS -Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory
center of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration


Respiratory stimulants medications - CORRECT ANS -Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)


Respiratory stimulants side effects - CORRECT ANS -Irritates lining of nose
Nausea


Respiratory stimulants N.C. - CORRECT ANS -Don't hold to close to the nose


Antacids: Action/uses - CORRECT ANS -Neutralize stomach acid


Antacids (Medications) - CORRECT ANS -TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox

Mylanta
Mylicon


Antacids Side Effects - CORRECT ANS -Constipation