Indiana QMA State Test Exam
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
RATED CORRECT WITH 100% SURE
PASS|GRADED A+
Antihistamines: Action/Uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Combat the effects of histamine; treat
motion sickness and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry
mouth, urinary retention
Antihistamines: medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
Antihistamines N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men
with prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
TB medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
,TB meds N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes
TB
Treat active disease
TB side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
Combination products: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Preparations containing more than
one product
Treat cough and allergies
Combination products: medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Sinutab, actifed
Combination products: side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Drowsiness, dry mouth
,Combination products N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur
Decongestants: Action/uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Prolonged use can cause irritation or
perforated nasal septum
Decongestants N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations,
nausea, hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Bronchodilators Action/uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Relax bronchial muscles
open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS Anxiety
Bronchodilators medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
, Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline
Antitussive: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough
Antitussive medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Codeine
Benylin-DM
Antitussive side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
Antitussive N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Inhalation of medication triggers
respiratory center of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration
Respiratory stimulants medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
RATED CORRECT WITH 100% SURE
PASS|GRADED A+
Antihistamines: Action/Uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Combat the effects of histamine; treat
motion sickness and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry
mouth, urinary retention
Antihistamines: medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)
Antihistamines N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men
with prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness
TB medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Rifadin (rifampin)
INH (isoniazid)
Laniazid
Nydrazid
,TB meds N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes
TB
Treat active disease
TB side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
Combination products: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Preparations containing more than
one product
Treat cough and allergies
Combination products: medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Sinutab, actifed
Combination products: side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Drowsiness, dry mouth
,Combination products N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS May elevate B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur
Decongestants: Action/uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Prolonged use can cause irritation or
perforated nasal septum
Decongestants N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations,
nausea, hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Bronchodilators Action/uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Relax bronchial muscles
open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS Anxiety
Bronchodilators medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Proventil (Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
, Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline
Antitussive: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Depresses cough
Treat persistent cough
Antitussive medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Codeine
Benylin-DM
Antitussive side effects - CORRECT ANSWERS Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
Antitussive N.C. - CORRECT ANSWERS No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWERS Inhalation of medication triggers
respiratory center of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration
Respiratory stimulants medications - CORRECT ANSWERS Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
