Indiana QMA State Test Exam Questions with Verified
Answers.
Antihistamines: Action/Uses - ANS Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness
and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects - ANS Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth,
urinary retention
Antihistamines: medications - ANS Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergan (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
Antihistamines N.C. - ANS Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate
conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
TB medications - ANS Reading (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
TB meds N.C. - ANS Can turn urine, feces, sputum, sweat orange
Use with caution for residents with alcoholism and liver disease
Monitor for signs of hepatitis and weight loss give with food
Store in light resistant container
TB meds: action/uses - ANS Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes TB
Treat active disease
TB side effects - ANS Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
Combination products: action/uses - ANS Preparations containing more than one product
Treat cough and allergies
Combination products: medications - ANS Sinutab, Actifed
Combination products: side effects - ANS Drowsiness, dry mouth
Combination products N.C. - ANS May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur
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,Decongestants: Action/uses - ANS Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications - ANS Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects - ANS Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal
septum
Decongestants N.C. - ANS Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects - ANS Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea,
hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Bronchodilators Action/uses - ANS Relax bronchial muscles
Open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. - ANS Anxiety
Bronchodilators medications - ANS Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Berthing
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline
Antitussive: action/uses - ANS Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough
Antitussive medications - ANS Codeine
Beryline-DM
Antitussive side effects - ANS Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
Antitussive N.C. - ANS No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - ANS Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center
of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration
Respiratory stimulants medications - ANS Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
Respiratory stimulants side effects - ANS Irritates lining of nose
Nausea
Respiratory stimulants N.C. - ANS Don't hold to close to the nose
Antacids: Action/uses - ANS Neutralize stomach acid
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, Antacids (Medications) - ANS TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Million
Antacids Side Effects - ANS Constipation
Antacids N.C. - ANS Should not be given with other meds
Chart stools
Anti-ulcer action and use - ANS Prevents release of gastric acid
Treats GERD
Anti-ulcer medications - ANS Pepcid
Zantac
Proton
Prilosec
Carafate
Prefaced
Medium
Anti-ulcer side effects - ANS High doses can cause confusion
Anti-ulcer N.C. - ANS Dissolve Carafate in water
Encourage no smoking
Avoid spicy food, caffeine, alcohol
Antiemetic’s: Action - ANS Suppress nausea and vomiting
Antiemetic’s medications - ANS Undivert
Compazine
Phenergan
Dramamine
Tegan
Antiemetic’s side effects - ANS drowsiness
Antiemetic’s N.C. - ANS Monitor B/P for hypotension
Emetics action - ANS Induce vomiting
Emetics meds - ANS Syrup of ipecac
Emetics side effects - ANS do not use when corrosive product is ingested
Emetics N.C. - ANS Usually induces vomiting in 20-30 minutes
Antidiarrheal action/uses - ANS Absorb excess fluids and bacteria
Relieve diarrhea
Antidiarrheal medications - ANS Pepto-Bismol
Imodium (Ioperamide)
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Answers.
Antihistamines: Action/Uses - ANS Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness
and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects - ANS Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth,
urinary retention
Antihistamines: medications - ANS Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergan (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
Antihistamines N.C. - ANS Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate
conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
TB medications - ANS Reading (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
TB meds N.C. - ANS Can turn urine, feces, sputum, sweat orange
Use with caution for residents with alcoholism and liver disease
Monitor for signs of hepatitis and weight loss give with food
Store in light resistant container
TB meds: action/uses - ANS Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes TB
Treat active disease
TB side effects - ANS Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
Combination products: action/uses - ANS Preparations containing more than one product
Treat cough and allergies
Combination products: medications - ANS Sinutab, Actifed
Combination products: side effects - ANS Drowsiness, dry mouth
Combination products N.C. - ANS May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur
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,Decongestants: Action/uses - ANS Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications - ANS Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects - ANS Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal
septum
Decongestants N.C. - ANS Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects - ANS Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea,
hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Bronchodilators Action/uses - ANS Relax bronchial muscles
Open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. - ANS Anxiety
Bronchodilators medications - ANS Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Berthing
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline
Antitussive: action/uses - ANS Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough
Antitussive medications - ANS Codeine
Beryline-DM
Antitussive side effects - ANS Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
Antitussive N.C. - ANS No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - ANS Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center
of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration
Respiratory stimulants medications - ANS Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
Respiratory stimulants side effects - ANS Irritates lining of nose
Nausea
Respiratory stimulants N.C. - ANS Don't hold to close to the nose
Antacids: Action/uses - ANS Neutralize stomach acid
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, Antacids (Medications) - ANS TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia
Maalox
Mylanta
Million
Antacids Side Effects - ANS Constipation
Antacids N.C. - ANS Should not be given with other meds
Chart stools
Anti-ulcer action and use - ANS Prevents release of gastric acid
Treats GERD
Anti-ulcer medications - ANS Pepcid
Zantac
Proton
Prilosec
Carafate
Prefaced
Medium
Anti-ulcer side effects - ANS High doses can cause confusion
Anti-ulcer N.C. - ANS Dissolve Carafate in water
Encourage no smoking
Avoid spicy food, caffeine, alcohol
Antiemetic’s: Action - ANS Suppress nausea and vomiting
Antiemetic’s medications - ANS Undivert
Compazine
Phenergan
Dramamine
Tegan
Antiemetic’s side effects - ANS drowsiness
Antiemetic’s N.C. - ANS Monitor B/P for hypotension
Emetics action - ANS Induce vomiting
Emetics meds - ANS Syrup of ipecac
Emetics side effects - ANS do not use when corrosive product is ingested
Emetics N.C. - ANS Usually induces vomiting in 20-30 minutes
Antidiarrheal action/uses - ANS Absorb excess fluids and bacteria
Relieve diarrhea
Antidiarrheal medications - ANS Pepto-Bismol
Imodium (Ioperamide)
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