QMA CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION 2026 PREMIUM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS

QMA CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION 2026
PREMIUM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS

◉ Lactulose N.C..
Answer: May dilute with water


◉ Enemas action/uses.
Answer: To clean the bowel
Draw fluid into stool


◉ Enemas medications.
Answer: Fleets enema


◉ Enemas side effects.
Answer: Abdominal cramping


◉ Enemas N.C..
Answer: Ask nurse if resident has hemorrhoids


◉ Anti-inflammatory agents action/uses.
Answer: Decreases inflammation

,Treat arthritis, dermatitis, chronic respiratory conditions


◉ Anti-inflammatory agents medications.
Answer: Decadron (dexamethasone)
Prednisone
Medrol (methylprednisolone)
Cortef (hydrocortisone)
Kenalog


◉ Anti-inflammatory agents side effects.
Answer: Weight gain
Edema
Mood swings
Night sweats
Increased blood sugars
Mask symptoms of infection


◉ Anti-inflammatory agents N.C..
Answer: Observe for signs of infection
Withdrawal symptoms if stopped abruptly
Monitor urine

,◉ Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Action.
Answer: Anti-inflammatory analgesic
Treats arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, gout


◉ Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) medications.
Answer: Indocin
Motrin, Advil, Nuprin (ibuprofen)
Naprosyn, Aleve (naproxen)
Voltaren (diclofenac)
Relafen
Sulindac


◉ Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) side effects.
Answer: Nausea, headaches
GI Bleeding
Dizziness
Heartburn
Decreased appetite
Tinnitus
Prolonged bleeding and increased bruising
Fatigue

, ◉ Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) N.C..
Answer: May be better tolerated with food
Handle residents gently


◉ Anti-gout Action/uses.
Answer: Reduces uric acid synthesis and promotes urine output


◉ Anti-Gout Medications.
Answer: Zyloprim (allopurinol)


◉ Anti-gout side effects.
Answer: Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain


◉ Anti-gout N.C..
Answer: Encourage resident to drink plenty of fluids
Take with food
Avoid alcohol


◉ Muscle relaxants action/uses.