QMA INDIANA STATE TEST NEWEST 2026/ 2027
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REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Adverse effects of Levothyroxine are... - ANSWER-Heart palpitations,
Tremors,
Weight gain,
Nervousness,
Insomnia
Steroid medications can mask the signs of other infections. True or False? -
ANSWER-True
Antibiotics: - ANSWER-Drugs made from naturally occurring and synthetic
substances that combat bacterial infection. Some antibiotics are effective only
against limited types of bacteria. Others, known as broad spectrum antibiotics, are
effective against a wide range of bacteria.
Hypoglycemics (Oral): - ANSWER-Drugs that lower the level of glucose in the
blood. Oral hypoglycemic drugs are used in diabetes mellitus if it cannot be
controlled by diet alone, but does require treatment with injections of insulin.
Antifungals: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat fungal infections, the most common
of which affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes.
Antihistamines: - ANSWER-Drugs used primarily to counteract the effects of
histamine, one of the chemicals involved in allergic reactions.
Diuretics: - ANSWER-Drugs that increase the quantity of urine produced by the
kidneys and passed out of the body. Diuretics reduce water logging of the tissues
caused by fluid retention in disorders of the heart, kidneys, and liver. They are
useful in treating mild cases of high blood pressure.
,Antihypertensives: - ANSWER-Drugs that lower blood pressure. The types of
antihypertensives currently marketed include diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium
channel blocker, ACE (angiotensin- converting enzyme) inhibitors, centrally acting
antihypertensives and sympatholytics.
Anti-Inflammatory - ANSWER-Drugs used to reduce inflammation - the redness,
heat, swelling, and increased blood flow found in infections and in many chronic
noninfective diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Antineoplastics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat cancer.
Cytotoxics: - ANSWER-Drugs that kill or damage cells. Cytotoxics are used as
antineoplastics (drugs used to treat cancer) and also as immunosuppressives.
Decongestants: - ANSWER-Drugs that reduce swelling of the mucous membranes
that line the nose by constricting blood vessels, thus relieving nasal stuffiness.
Chest pain is known as? - ANSWER-angina pectoris
Byproducts of the breakdown of fat and protein when the body is in a
hyperglycemic state
are called - ANSWER-Ketones
Type 1 diabetes is known as NIDDM. True or False? - ANSWER-False
Which form of diabetes is the most common type? - ANSWER-Type II
Adverse effects of glucophage (Micronase) are... - ANSWER-Renal impairment,
skin rash, headache, nausea & vomiting
Antiarrhythmics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to control irregularities of heartbeat.
Ear/respiratory/viral infection is called: - ANSWER-Otitis media
Symptoms of inflammation include? - ANSWER-Localized heat, swelling,
redness, and pain
,Who can and instill irrigation fluids? - ANSWER-The nurse
If resident's colostomy is on their right, the drainage will be? - ANSWER-Liquid
hemoccult testing is a screen for? - ANSWER-Fecal occult blood
When instructed to collect a clean catch midstream, what is the "midstream"? -
ANSWER-The 2nd stream of urine
Hypoglycemia - ANSWER-low blood sugar
It is okay to abruptly stop taking steroid medicine. True or False? - ANSWER-
False
Analgesics: - ANSWER-Drugs that relieve pain. There are two main types: non-
narcotic analgesics for mild pain, and narcotic analgesics for severe pain.
Antacids: - ANSWER-Drugs that relieve indigestion and heartburn by neutralizing
stomach acid.
Antianxiety Drugs: - ANSWER-Drugs that suppress anxiety and relax muscles
(sometimes called anxiolytics, sedatives, or minor tranquilizers).
Antiarrhythmics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to control irregularities of heartbeat.
Antibacterials: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat infections.
Hyperglycemia - ANSWER-high blood sugar
When collecting a iron specimen, it's best to use? - ANSWER-The 2nd voided
specimen of the day
How far in front of the residents open mouth do you place the MDI? - ANSWER-
1-2 inches
, If the resident is taking more than one puff of medication from the MDI-meter
dose inhaler, how long do you wait between puffs? - ANSWER-One full minute
What is classification? For Coumadin? - ANSWER-Anticoagulant
What is an example of a antihypertensive? - ANSWER-Calan
What medication is a bronchodilator? - ANSWER-Albuterol (a type of inhaler)
What is Celexa used for? - ANSWER-Antidepressant
Antipsychotics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat symptoms of severe psychiatric
disorders. These drugs are sometimes called major tranquilizers.
Antipyretics: - ANSWER-Drugs that reduce fever.
Antivirals: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat viral infections or to provide temporary
protection against infections such as influenza.
Beta Blockers: - ANSWER-Beta-adrenergic blocking agents, or beta-blockers for
short, reduce the oxygen needs of the heart by reducing heartbeat rate.
Bronchodilators: - ANSWER-Drugs that open up the bronchial tubes within the
lungs when the tubes have become narrowed by muscle spasm. Bronchodilators
ease breathing in diseases such as asthma.
Corticosteroids: - ANSWER-These hormonal preparations are used primarily as
anti-inflammatories in arthritis or asthma or as immunosuppressives, but they are
also useful for treating some malignancies or compensating for a deficiency of
natural hormones in disorders such as Addison's disease.
Cough Suppressants: - ANSWER-Simple cough medicines, which contain
substances such as honey, glycerin, or menthol, soothe throat irritation. They are
most soothing when taken as lozenges and dissolved in the mouth. As liquids they
are probably swallowed too quickly to be effective. A few drugs are actually cough
suppressants. There are two groups of cough suppressants: those that alter the
consistency or production of phlegm such as mucolytics and expectorants; and
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK| COMPLETE 900
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!!)
Adverse effects of Levothyroxine are... - ANSWER-Heart palpitations,
Tremors,
Weight gain,
Nervousness,
Insomnia
Steroid medications can mask the signs of other infections. True or False? -
ANSWER-True
Antibiotics: - ANSWER-Drugs made from naturally occurring and synthetic
substances that combat bacterial infection. Some antibiotics are effective only
against limited types of bacteria. Others, known as broad spectrum antibiotics, are
effective against a wide range of bacteria.
Hypoglycemics (Oral): - ANSWER-Drugs that lower the level of glucose in the
blood. Oral hypoglycemic drugs are used in diabetes mellitus if it cannot be
controlled by diet alone, but does require treatment with injections of insulin.
Antifungals: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat fungal infections, the most common
of which affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes.
Antihistamines: - ANSWER-Drugs used primarily to counteract the effects of
histamine, one of the chemicals involved in allergic reactions.
Diuretics: - ANSWER-Drugs that increase the quantity of urine produced by the
kidneys and passed out of the body. Diuretics reduce water logging of the tissues
caused by fluid retention in disorders of the heart, kidneys, and liver. They are
useful in treating mild cases of high blood pressure.
,Antihypertensives: - ANSWER-Drugs that lower blood pressure. The types of
antihypertensives currently marketed include diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium
channel blocker, ACE (angiotensin- converting enzyme) inhibitors, centrally acting
antihypertensives and sympatholytics.
Anti-Inflammatory - ANSWER-Drugs used to reduce inflammation - the redness,
heat, swelling, and increased blood flow found in infections and in many chronic
noninfective diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Antineoplastics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat cancer.
Cytotoxics: - ANSWER-Drugs that kill or damage cells. Cytotoxics are used as
antineoplastics (drugs used to treat cancer) and also as immunosuppressives.
Decongestants: - ANSWER-Drugs that reduce swelling of the mucous membranes
that line the nose by constricting blood vessels, thus relieving nasal stuffiness.
Chest pain is known as? - ANSWER-angina pectoris
Byproducts of the breakdown of fat and protein when the body is in a
hyperglycemic state
are called - ANSWER-Ketones
Type 1 diabetes is known as NIDDM. True or False? - ANSWER-False
Which form of diabetes is the most common type? - ANSWER-Type II
Adverse effects of glucophage (Micronase) are... - ANSWER-Renal impairment,
skin rash, headache, nausea & vomiting
Antiarrhythmics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to control irregularities of heartbeat.
Ear/respiratory/viral infection is called: - ANSWER-Otitis media
Symptoms of inflammation include? - ANSWER-Localized heat, swelling,
redness, and pain
,Who can and instill irrigation fluids? - ANSWER-The nurse
If resident's colostomy is on their right, the drainage will be? - ANSWER-Liquid
hemoccult testing is a screen for? - ANSWER-Fecal occult blood
When instructed to collect a clean catch midstream, what is the "midstream"? -
ANSWER-The 2nd stream of urine
Hypoglycemia - ANSWER-low blood sugar
It is okay to abruptly stop taking steroid medicine. True or False? - ANSWER-
False
Analgesics: - ANSWER-Drugs that relieve pain. There are two main types: non-
narcotic analgesics for mild pain, and narcotic analgesics for severe pain.
Antacids: - ANSWER-Drugs that relieve indigestion and heartburn by neutralizing
stomach acid.
Antianxiety Drugs: - ANSWER-Drugs that suppress anxiety and relax muscles
(sometimes called anxiolytics, sedatives, or minor tranquilizers).
Antiarrhythmics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to control irregularities of heartbeat.
Antibacterials: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat infections.
Hyperglycemia - ANSWER-high blood sugar
When collecting a iron specimen, it's best to use? - ANSWER-The 2nd voided
specimen of the day
How far in front of the residents open mouth do you place the MDI? - ANSWER-
1-2 inches
, If the resident is taking more than one puff of medication from the MDI-meter
dose inhaler, how long do you wait between puffs? - ANSWER-One full minute
What is classification? For Coumadin? - ANSWER-Anticoagulant
What is an example of a antihypertensive? - ANSWER-Calan
What medication is a bronchodilator? - ANSWER-Albuterol (a type of inhaler)
What is Celexa used for? - ANSWER-Antidepressant
Antipsychotics: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat symptoms of severe psychiatric
disorders. These drugs are sometimes called major tranquilizers.
Antipyretics: - ANSWER-Drugs that reduce fever.
Antivirals: - ANSWER-Drugs used to treat viral infections or to provide temporary
protection against infections such as influenza.
Beta Blockers: - ANSWER-Beta-adrenergic blocking agents, or beta-blockers for
short, reduce the oxygen needs of the heart by reducing heartbeat rate.
Bronchodilators: - ANSWER-Drugs that open up the bronchial tubes within the
lungs when the tubes have become narrowed by muscle spasm. Bronchodilators
ease breathing in diseases such as asthma.
Corticosteroids: - ANSWER-These hormonal preparations are used primarily as
anti-inflammatories in arthritis or asthma or as immunosuppressives, but they are
also useful for treating some malignancies or compensating for a deficiency of
natural hormones in disorders such as Addison's disease.
Cough Suppressants: - ANSWER-Simple cough medicines, which contain
substances such as honey, glycerin, or menthol, soothe throat irritation. They are
most soothing when taken as lozenges and dissolved in the mouth. As liquids they
are probably swallowed too quickly to be effective. A few drugs are actually cough
suppressants. There are two groups of cough suppressants: those that alter the
consistency or production of phlegm such as mucolytics and expectorants; and
