Exam 2024
Indiana QMA State Test – 378 Questions and Answers
Antihistamines: Action/Uses - Combat the effects of histamine; treat
motion sickness and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects - Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry
mouth, urinary retention
Antihistamines: medications - Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
Antihistamines N.C. - Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with
prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
TB medications - Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
TB meds N.C. - 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 - 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
Anti ulcer medications - Pepcid
Zantac
Protonix
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium
Anti ulcer side effects - High doses can cause confusion
Anti ulcer N.C. - Dissolve carafate in water
Encourage no smoking
Avoid spicy food, caffeine, alcohol
Antiemetics: Action - Suppress nausea and vomiting
antiemetics medications - Antivert
Compazine
Phenergen
Dramamine
Tigan
Antiemetics side effects - drowsiness
Antiemetics N.C. - Monitor B/P for hypotension
Emetics action - Induce vomiting
emetics meds - Syrup of ipecac
Emetics side effects - Do not use when corrosive product is ingested
Emetics N.C. - Usually induces vomiting in 20-30 minutes
Antidiarrheal action/uses - Absorb excess fluids and bacteria
Relieve diarrhea
Antidiarrheal medications - Pepto-Bismol
Indiana QMA State Test – 378 Questions and Answers
Antihistamines: Action/Uses - Combat the effects of histamine; treat
motion sickness and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects - Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry
mouth, urinary retention
Antihistamines: medications - Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
Antihistamines N.C. - Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with
prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
TB medications - Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
TB meds N.C. - 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 - 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
Anti ulcer medications - Pepcid
Zantac
Protonix
Prilosec
Carafate
Prevacid
Nexium
Anti ulcer side effects - High doses can cause confusion
Anti ulcer N.C. - Dissolve carafate in water
Encourage no smoking
Avoid spicy food, caffeine, alcohol
Antiemetics: Action - Suppress nausea and vomiting
antiemetics medications - Antivert
Compazine
Phenergen
Dramamine
Tigan
Antiemetics side effects - drowsiness
Antiemetics N.C. - Monitor B/P for hypotension
Emetics action - Induce vomiting
emetics meds - Syrup of ipecac
Emetics side effects - Do not use when corrosive product is ingested
Emetics N.C. - Usually induces vomiting in 20-30 minutes
Antidiarrheal action/uses - Absorb excess fluids and bacteria
Relieve diarrhea
Antidiarrheal medications - Pepto-Bismol
