Indiana QMA State Exam Questions and
Correct Answers| 2026 Updated
Pharmacology
Is the study of medications and their effect on the body
Medications
Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness
Sources of Medication
plants, animals, minerals, chemicals
Semi-Synthetic Drugs
Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals
Adverse Effects (ADR)
An undesired side effect or toxicity
, Allergic Effect
Can be life threatening or simple reactions
Allergic Effect
If a resident has breathing problems or a skin rash a medication was administered,
the nurse must be notified immediately
Side Effect
Outcome that are not intended; the action or effect of a medication other than
that desired. Commonly undesirable, such as nausea, headache, insomnia, etc
Toxic Effect
Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the body
Toxic Effect
Can be life threatening
Cumulative Effect
Correct Answers| 2026 Updated
Pharmacology
Is the study of medications and their effect on the body
Medications
Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness
Sources of Medication
plants, animals, minerals, chemicals
Semi-Synthetic Drugs
Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals
Adverse Effects (ADR)
An undesired side effect or toxicity
, Allergic Effect
Can be life threatening or simple reactions
Allergic Effect
If a resident has breathing problems or a skin rash a medication was administered,
the nurse must be notified immediately
Side Effect
Outcome that are not intended; the action or effect of a medication other than
that desired. Commonly undesirable, such as nausea, headache, insomnia, etc
Toxic Effect
Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the body
Toxic Effect
Can be life threatening
Cumulative Effect
