Indiana QMA State Exam questions & answers 2023

Indiana QMA State Exam questions & answers 2023Pharmacology 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 00:36 01:11 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 Build up of a substance that could lead to toxicity Ointments Must be soft enough to spread at room temperature and melt at the body temperature