Indiana QMA State Test Exam With 100% Correct Answers 2024

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 RashCombination 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