Indiana QMA State Test – Practice Questions and Exam Preparation Material

Indiana QMA State Test
Antihistamines: Action/Uses ANSWER: Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness
and allergic reaction

Antihistamines: side effects ANSWER: Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth,
urinary retention

Antihistamines: medications ANSWER: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)

Antihistamines N.C. ANSWER: Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate
conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness

TB medications ANSWER: Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid

TB meds N.C. ANSWER: Can turn urine, feces, sputum, sweat orange
Use with caution for residents with acoholism and liver disease
Monitor for signs of hepatitis and weight loss give with food
Store in light resistant container

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

TB side effects ANSWER: Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash

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

,Combination products: medications ANSWER: Sinutab, actifed

Combination products: side effects ANSWER: Drowsiness, dry mouth

Combination products N.C. ANSWER: May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur

Decongestants: Action/uses ANSWER: Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms

Decongestant medications ANSWER: Sudafed

Decongestants: side effects ANSWER: Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal
septum

Decongestants N.C. ANSWER: Can develop tolerance to medications

Bronchodilators Side Effects ANSWER: Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea,
hypertension, withdrawal symptoms

Bronchodilators Action/uses ANSWER: Relax bronchial muscles
open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease

Bronchodilators N.C. ANSWER: Anxiety

Bronchodilators medications ANSWER: Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline

Antitussive: action/uses ANSWER: Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough

Antitussive medications ANSWER: Codeine
Benylin-DM

Antitussive side effects ANSWER: Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness

, Restlessness

Antitussive N.C. ANSWER: No fluids for 15 minutes after taking

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

Respiratory stimulants medications ANSWER: Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)

Respiratory stimulants side effects ANSWER: Irritates lining of nose
Nausea

Respiratory stimulants N.C. ANSWER: Don't hold to close to the nose

Antacids: Action/uses ANSWER: Neutralize stomach acid

Antacids (Medications) ANSWER: TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Mylicon

Antacids Side Effects ANSWER: Constipation

Antacids N.C. ANSWER: Should not be given with other meds
Chart stools

Anti ulcer action and use ANSWER: Prevents release of gastric acid
Treats GERD

Anti ulcer medications ANSWER: Pepcid
Zantac
Protonix
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium

Anti ulcer side effects ANSWER: High doses can cause confusion

Anti ulcer N.C. ANSWER: Dissolve carafate in water
Encourage no smoking
Avoid spicy food, caffeine, alcohol