INDIANA QMA STATE TEST | 2026
UPDATED STUDY GUIDE WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, AND RATIONALES
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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Rationales Included
,TB meds: action/uses Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes TB
Treat active disease
TB side effects Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
Combination products: action/uses Preparations containing more than one product
Treat cough and allergies
Combination products: medications Sinutab, actifed
Combination products: side effects Drowsiness, dry mouth
Combination products N.C. May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur
Decongestants: Action/uses Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal septum
Decongestants N.C. Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Bronchodilators Action/uses Relax bronchial muscles
open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. Anxiety
Bronchodilators medications Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline
, Antitussive: action/uses Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough
Antitussive medications Codeine
Benylin-DM
Antitussive side effects Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
Antitussive N.C. No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Respiratory stimulants: action/uses Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration
Respiratory stimulants medications Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
Respiratory stimulants side effects Irritates lining of nose
Nausea
Respiratory stimulants N.C. Don't hold to close to the nose
Antacids: Action/uses Neutralize stomach acid
Antacids (Medications) TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Mylicon
Antacids Side Effects Constipation
Antacids N.C. Should not be given with other meds
Chart stools
Anti ulcer action and use Prevents release of gastric acid
Treats GERD
UPDATED STUDY GUIDE WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, AND RATIONALES
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,TB meds: action/uses Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes TB
Treat active disease
TB side effects Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
Combination products: action/uses Preparations containing more than one product
Treat cough and allergies
Combination products: medications Sinutab, actifed
Combination products: side effects Drowsiness, dry mouth
Combination products N.C. May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur
Decongestants: Action/uses Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal septum
Decongestants N.C. Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Bronchodilators Action/uses Relax bronchial muscles
open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. Anxiety
Bronchodilators medications Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline
, Antitussive: action/uses Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough
Antitussive medications Codeine
Benylin-DM
Antitussive side effects Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
Antitussive N.C. No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Respiratory stimulants: action/uses Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration
Respiratory stimulants medications Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
Respiratory stimulants side effects Irritates lining of nose
Nausea
Respiratory stimulants N.C. Don't hold to close to the nose
Antacids: Action/uses Neutralize stomach acid
Antacids (Medications) TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Mylicon
Antacids Side Effects Constipation
Antacids N.C. Should not be given with other meds
Chart stools
Anti ulcer action and use Prevents release of gastric acid
Treats GERD
