INDIANA QMA ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Tricyclic Antidepressants: increases norepinephrine, serotonin or both
in the CNA
*Avoid sun exposure, may take up to 4 weeks to take affect. Answer: To
treat depression.
amitriptyline HCL (Elavil), nortriptyline HCL (Pamelor, Aventyl),
paroxetine HCL (Paxil), sertraline HCL (Zoloft), fluoxetine HCL
(Prozac), escitalopram (Lexapro)
SE: seizures, heart irregularities, constipation, urinary retention, diarrhea
◉ MAOI Antidepressants: decreases the amount of norepinephrine
destroyed by metabolism and allows level to increase in brain
*Avoid foods containing high tyramine (cheese, fish, liver, baked
potatoes, yogurt, beer, wine). Answer: To treat depression.
phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate)
SE: muscle tremors, heart irregularities, diarrhea, sweating, constipation
◉ Bipolar/Manic-Depressive Disorder Meds: alters chemical
transmitters in the CNS
, *Provide adequate salt and juice intake to prevent toxicity. Answer: To
control and prevent manic episodes.
lithium (Lithonate, Lithotabs), divalproex sodium (Depakote)
SE: lethargy, nausea, tremor, muscle weakness
◉ Anxiolytics: acts selectively on the CNS to affect the mind
*Abrupt w/d may cause seizures, prolonged use may cause Tardive
dyskinesia. Answer: To control or prevent nervousness/anxiety.
diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), hydroxyzine (Atarax,
Vistaril), lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), buspirone
hydrocholoride (Buspar)
SE: drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation,
impaired coordination, decreased respirations
◉ Antipsychotics (neuroleptics): acts selectively on the CNS to affect
the mind
*Abrupt w/d may cause seizures, prolonged use may cause Tardive
dyskinesia. Answer: To treat mental illness, delusions, hallucinations.
thioridazine HCL (Mellaril), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol
(Haldol), risperidone (Risperdal), olanzapine (Zyprexa), loxapine
(Loxitane), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon), thiothixene
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Tricyclic Antidepressants: increases norepinephrine, serotonin or both
in the CNA
*Avoid sun exposure, may take up to 4 weeks to take affect. Answer: To
treat depression.
amitriptyline HCL (Elavil), nortriptyline HCL (Pamelor, Aventyl),
paroxetine HCL (Paxil), sertraline HCL (Zoloft), fluoxetine HCL
(Prozac), escitalopram (Lexapro)
SE: seizures, heart irregularities, constipation, urinary retention, diarrhea
◉ MAOI Antidepressants: decreases the amount of norepinephrine
destroyed by metabolism and allows level to increase in brain
*Avoid foods containing high tyramine (cheese, fish, liver, baked
potatoes, yogurt, beer, wine). Answer: To treat depression.
phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate)
SE: muscle tremors, heart irregularities, diarrhea, sweating, constipation
◉ Bipolar/Manic-Depressive Disorder Meds: alters chemical
transmitters in the CNS
, *Provide adequate salt and juice intake to prevent toxicity. Answer: To
control and prevent manic episodes.
lithium (Lithonate, Lithotabs), divalproex sodium (Depakote)
SE: lethargy, nausea, tremor, muscle weakness
◉ Anxiolytics: acts selectively on the CNS to affect the mind
*Abrupt w/d may cause seizures, prolonged use may cause Tardive
dyskinesia. Answer: To control or prevent nervousness/anxiety.
diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), hydroxyzine (Atarax,
Vistaril), lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), buspirone
hydrocholoride (Buspar)
SE: drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation,
impaired coordination, decreased respirations
◉ Antipsychotics (neuroleptics): acts selectively on the CNS to affect
the mind
*Abrupt w/d may cause seizures, prolonged use may cause Tardive
dyskinesia. Answer: To treat mental illness, delusions, hallucinations.
thioridazine HCL (Mellaril), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol
(Haldol), risperidone (Risperdal), olanzapine (Zyprexa), loxapine
(Loxitane), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon), thiothixene
