INDIANA QMA EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Metformin. Answer: Glucophage
◉ docusate calcium. Answer: Surfak Stool Softener
◉ Pilocarpine Hcl. Answer: Pilocar
◉ valproic acid. Answer: Depakene
◉ diclofenac sodium. Answer: Voltaren,
◉ trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Answer: Bactrim suspension
◉ Lorazepam. Answer: Ativan
◉ Classification: FurosemideDiuretic. Answer: Lasix (furosemide)
◉ Motrin Classification: propionic acid derivative. Answer: Motrin
(ibuprofen
,◉ Pepcid Classification: H2 antagonist. Answer: Pepcid (famotidine)
◉ Lanoxin Classification: Digitalis preparation. Answer: Lanoxin
(digoxin)
◉ Lasix Action. Answer: Help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling
that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease,
or other medical conditions. It works by acting on the kidneys to
increase the flow of urine.
◉ Motrin Action. Answer: Used to relieve pain from various conditions
such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or
arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and
pain due to the common cold or flu.
◉ Ibuprofen classification: NSAID. Answer: Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
◉ Lanoxin Action. Answer: Lanoxin Action: Treats heart failure
◉ Pepcid Action. Answer: Pepcid Action: treat stomach ulcers (gastric
and duodenal), erosive esophagitis (heartburn or acid indigestion), and
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
,◉ GERD. Answer: gastroesophageal reflux disease
◉ Phenergan (promethazine) Action. Answer: Phenergan Action:
Competes with histamine for receptor site; decreases allergic response
by blocking histamine
◉ Phenergan SE/ADR. Answer: Phenergan SE/ADR: dizziness,
drowsiness, fatigue, anxiety
◉ Dulcolax (bisacodyl) Action. Answer: Acts directly on intestine by
increasing motor activity
◉ Dulcolax SE/ADR. Answer: Dulcolax SE/ADR: Nausea, vomiting,
anorexia, cramps, diarrhea
◉ Dilantin (phenytoin) Action. Answer: Dilantin Action: Prevents
spread of seizure activity in motor cortex by altering ion transport
◉ Dilantin SE/ADR. Answer: Dilantin SE/ADR Drowsiness, dizziness,
insomnia, depression, headache, confusion, slurred speech
◉ Nitroglycerin (Nitrate). Answer: Nitroglycerin Forms: extended
release tablets, extended release capsules, topical ointment, sublingual,
spray, transdermal
, ◉ Aldactone. Answer: Diuretic Aldactone
◉ Lortab. Answer: Analgesic Lortab
◉ Dilantin. Answer: Phenytoin
Anticonvulsant
◉ Abilify. Answer: Antipsychotic Abilify
◉ Risperdal. Answer: Antipsychotic Risperdal
◉ Celexa. Answer: Citalopram
Antidepressant
◉ Celebrex. Answer: Generic Name: Celecoxib
Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (Cox 2
Inhibitor)
Indication: Inflammation (Arthritis)
Only Cox 2 Inhibitor in US
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Metformin. Answer: Glucophage
◉ docusate calcium. Answer: Surfak Stool Softener
◉ Pilocarpine Hcl. Answer: Pilocar
◉ valproic acid. Answer: Depakene
◉ diclofenac sodium. Answer: Voltaren,
◉ trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Answer: Bactrim suspension
◉ Lorazepam. Answer: Ativan
◉ Classification: FurosemideDiuretic. Answer: Lasix (furosemide)
◉ Motrin Classification: propionic acid derivative. Answer: Motrin
(ibuprofen
,◉ Pepcid Classification: H2 antagonist. Answer: Pepcid (famotidine)
◉ Lanoxin Classification: Digitalis preparation. Answer: Lanoxin
(digoxin)
◉ Lasix Action. Answer: Help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling
that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease,
or other medical conditions. It works by acting on the kidneys to
increase the flow of urine.
◉ Motrin Action. Answer: Used to relieve pain from various conditions
such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or
arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and
pain due to the common cold or flu.
◉ Ibuprofen classification: NSAID. Answer: Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
◉ Lanoxin Action. Answer: Lanoxin Action: Treats heart failure
◉ Pepcid Action. Answer: Pepcid Action: treat stomach ulcers (gastric
and duodenal), erosive esophagitis (heartburn or acid indigestion), and
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
,◉ GERD. Answer: gastroesophageal reflux disease
◉ Phenergan (promethazine) Action. Answer: Phenergan Action:
Competes with histamine for receptor site; decreases allergic response
by blocking histamine
◉ Phenergan SE/ADR. Answer: Phenergan SE/ADR: dizziness,
drowsiness, fatigue, anxiety
◉ Dulcolax (bisacodyl) Action. Answer: Acts directly on intestine by
increasing motor activity
◉ Dulcolax SE/ADR. Answer: Dulcolax SE/ADR: Nausea, vomiting,
anorexia, cramps, diarrhea
◉ Dilantin (phenytoin) Action. Answer: Dilantin Action: Prevents
spread of seizure activity in motor cortex by altering ion transport
◉ Dilantin SE/ADR. Answer: Dilantin SE/ADR Drowsiness, dizziness,
insomnia, depression, headache, confusion, slurred speech
◉ Nitroglycerin (Nitrate). Answer: Nitroglycerin Forms: extended
release tablets, extended release capsules, topical ointment, sublingual,
spray, transdermal
, ◉ Aldactone. Answer: Diuretic Aldactone
◉ Lortab. Answer: Analgesic Lortab
◉ Dilantin. Answer: Phenytoin
Anticonvulsant
◉ Abilify. Answer: Antipsychotic Abilify
◉ Risperdal. Answer: Antipsychotic Risperdal
◉ Celexa. Answer: Citalopram
Antidepressant
◉ Celebrex. Answer: Generic Name: Celecoxib
Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (Cox 2
Inhibitor)
Indication: Inflammation (Arthritis)
Only Cox 2 Inhibitor in US
