Indiana QMA State Test Questions with 100% Correct Answers

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