QMA Indiana State Actual Exam Study
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1. Pharmacology - ANSWER Is the study of medications and their effect on
the body
2. Medications - ANSWER Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat
or prevent disease or illness
3. Urinary Anti-Infectives N.C. - ANSWER May color urine rust yellow-
brown
4. Cardiotonics Action - ANSWER slows and strengthens the heart action
5. Cardiotonics side effects - ANSWER Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Agitation
Excessive slowing heartbeat
Confusion
Weakness
6. Mydriatics meds - ANSWER atropine sulfate
,7. Diuretics Side Effects - ANSWER Excessive potassium loss
Weakness
Dry mouth
Orthostatic hypotension
Headache
8. Conjunctivitis meds - ANSWER Bacitracin Ophthalmic
Sodium Sulamyd
ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan)
norfloxacin (Chibroxin)
tobramycin (Tobrex)
9. Conjunctivitis meds side effects - ANSWER Burning
Irritation
Rash
10.Decongestants: Action/uses - ANSWER Shrinks mucous membranes and
relieves swelling/congestion
11.Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
12.Decongestant medications - ANSWER Sudafed
13.Respiratory stimulants N.C. - ANSWER Don't hold to close to the nose
14.Antacids: Action/uses - ANSWER Neutralize stomach acid
,15.Antacids (Medications) - ANSWER TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Mylicon
16.Antacids Side Effects - ANSWER Constipation
17.Antihistamines: Action/Uses - ANSWER Combat the effects of histamine;
treat motion sickness and allergic reaction
18.Antihistamines: side effects - ANSWER Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of
appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention
19.Antihistamines: medications - ANSWER Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
20.Antihistamines N.C. - ANSWER Use with caution with cardiac conditions,
men with prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
, 21.TB medications - ANSWER Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
22.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
23.TB meds: action/uses - ANSWER Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that
causes TB
Treat active disease
24.TB side effects - ANSWER Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
25.Combination products: action/uses - ANSWER Preparations containing
more than one product
Treat cough and allergies
Questions with Correct Answers
Already Graded A+
1. Pharmacology - ANSWER Is the study of medications and their effect on
the body
2. Medications - ANSWER Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat
or prevent disease or illness
3. Urinary Anti-Infectives N.C. - ANSWER May color urine rust yellow-
brown
4. Cardiotonics Action - ANSWER slows and strengthens the heart action
5. Cardiotonics side effects - ANSWER Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Agitation
Excessive slowing heartbeat
Confusion
Weakness
6. Mydriatics meds - ANSWER atropine sulfate
,7. Diuretics Side Effects - ANSWER Excessive potassium loss
Weakness
Dry mouth
Orthostatic hypotension
Headache
8. Conjunctivitis meds - ANSWER Bacitracin Ophthalmic
Sodium Sulamyd
ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan)
norfloxacin (Chibroxin)
tobramycin (Tobrex)
9. Conjunctivitis meds side effects - ANSWER Burning
Irritation
Rash
10.Decongestants: Action/uses - ANSWER Shrinks mucous membranes and
relieves swelling/congestion
11.Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
12.Decongestant medications - ANSWER Sudafed
13.Respiratory stimulants N.C. - ANSWER Don't hold to close to the nose
14.Antacids: Action/uses - ANSWER Neutralize stomach acid
,15.Antacids (Medications) - ANSWER TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Mylicon
16.Antacids Side Effects - ANSWER Constipation
17.Antihistamines: Action/Uses - ANSWER Combat the effects of histamine;
treat motion sickness and allergic reaction
18.Antihistamines: side effects - ANSWER Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of
appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention
19.Antihistamines: medications - ANSWER Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
20.Antihistamines N.C. - ANSWER Use with caution with cardiac conditions,
men with prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
, 21.TB medications - ANSWER Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
22.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
23.TB meds: action/uses - ANSWER Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that
causes TB
Treat active disease
24.TB side effects - ANSWER Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
25.Combination products: action/uses - ANSWER Preparations containing
more than one product
Treat cough and allergies
