Indiana QMA State Test Exam With 100%
Correct Answers 2023/2024
Antihistamines: Action/Uses - Correct Answer-Combat the effects of histamine; treat
motion sickness and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects - Correct Answer-Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite,
dry mouth, urinary retention
Antihistamines: medications - Correct Answer-Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
Antihistamines N.C. - Correct Answer-Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men
with prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
TB medications - Correct Answer-Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
TB meds N.C. - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes
TB
Treat active disease
TB side effects - Correct Answer-Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
,Combination products: action/uses - Correct Answer-Preparations containing more than
one product
Treat cough and allergies
Combination products: medications - Correct Answer-Sinutab, actifed
Combination products: side effects - Correct Answer-Drowsiness, dry mouth
Combination products N.C. - Correct Answer-May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur
Decongestants: Action/uses - Correct Answer-Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications - Correct Answer-Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects - Correct Answer-Prolonged use can cause irritation or
perforated nasal septum
Decongestants N.C. - Correct Answer-Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects - Correct Answer-Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations,
nausea, hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Bronchodilators Action/uses - Correct Answer-Relax bronchial muscles
open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. - Correct Answer-Anxiety
Bronchodilators medications - Correct Answer-Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline
Antitussive: action/uses - Correct Answer-Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough
Antitussive medications - Correct Answer-Codeine
Benylin-DM
Antitussive side effects - Correct Answer-Vomiting
Drowsiness
, Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
Antitussive N.C. - Correct Answer-No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - Correct Answer-Inhalation of medication triggers
respiratory center of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration
Respiratory stimulants medications - Correct Answer-Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
Respiratory stimulants side effects - Correct Answer-Irritates lining of nose
Nausea
Respiratory stimulants N.C. - Correct Answer-Don't hold to close to the nose
Antacids: Action/uses - Correct Answer-Neutralize stomach acid
Antacids (Medications) - Correct Answer-TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Mylicon
Antacids Side Effects - Correct Answer-Constipation
Antacids N.C. - Correct Answer-Should not be given with other meds
Chart stools
Anti ulcer action and use - Correct Answer-Prevents release of gastric acid
Treats GERD
Anti ulcer medications - Correct Answer-Pepcid
Zantac
Protonix
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium
Anti ulcer side effects - Correct Answer-High doses can cause confusion
Correct Answers 2023/2024
Antihistamines: Action/Uses - Correct Answer-Combat the effects of histamine; treat
motion sickness and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects - Correct Answer-Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite,
dry mouth, urinary retention
Antihistamines: medications - Correct Answer-Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
Antihistamines N.C. - Correct Answer-Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men
with prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
TB medications - Correct Answer-Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
TB meds N.C. - Correct 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 - Correct Answer-Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes
TB
Treat active disease
TB side effects - Correct Answer-Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
,Combination products: action/uses - Correct Answer-Preparations containing more than
one product
Treat cough and allergies
Combination products: medications - Correct Answer-Sinutab, actifed
Combination products: side effects - Correct Answer-Drowsiness, dry mouth
Combination products N.C. - Correct Answer-May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur
Decongestants: Action/uses - Correct Answer-Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications - Correct Answer-Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects - Correct Answer-Prolonged use can cause irritation or
perforated nasal septum
Decongestants N.C. - Correct Answer-Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects - Correct Answer-Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations,
nausea, hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Bronchodilators Action/uses - Correct Answer-Relax bronchial muscles
open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. - Correct Answer-Anxiety
Bronchodilators medications - Correct Answer-Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline
Antitussive: action/uses - Correct Answer-Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough
Antitussive medications - Correct Answer-Codeine
Benylin-DM
Antitussive side effects - Correct Answer-Vomiting
Drowsiness
, Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
Antitussive N.C. - Correct Answer-No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - Correct Answer-Inhalation of medication triggers
respiratory center of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration
Respiratory stimulants medications - Correct Answer-Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
Respiratory stimulants side effects - Correct Answer-Irritates lining of nose
Nausea
Respiratory stimulants N.C. - Correct Answer-Don't hold to close to the nose
Antacids: Action/uses - Correct Answer-Neutralize stomach acid
Antacids (Medications) - Correct Answer-TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Mylicon
Antacids Side Effects - Correct Answer-Constipation
Antacids N.C. - Correct Answer-Should not be given with other meds
Chart stools
Anti ulcer action and use - Correct Answer-Prevents release of gastric acid
Treats GERD
Anti ulcer medications - Correct Answer-Pepcid
Zantac
Protonix
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium
Anti ulcer side effects - Correct Answer-High doses can cause confusion
