Indiana QMA State Exam Quiz with Summarized Correct Questions and Answers

Indiana QMA State Exam Quiz with Summarized Correct Questions and Answers Pharmacology - ANSWER -Is the study of medications and their effect on the body Medications - ANSWER -Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness Sources of Medication - ANSWER -plants, animals, minerals, chemicals Semi-Synthetic Drugs - ANSWER -Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals Adverse Effects (ADR) - ANSWER -An undesired side effect or toxicity Allergic Effect - ANSWER -Can be life threatening or simple reactions Allergic Effect - ANSWER -If a resident has breathing problems or a skin rash a medication was administered, the nurse must be notified immediately Side Effect - ANSWER -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 - ANSWER -Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the body Toxic Effect - ANSWER -Can be life threatening Cumulative Effect - ANSWER -Build up of a substance that could lead to toxicity Ointments - ANSWER -Must be soft enough to spread at room temperature and melt at the body temperature Ointment - ANSWER -When used for the eye must be marked "ophthalmic" (Examples- zinc, oxide ointment, and Vaseline) Half Life - ANSWER -The time it takes half of the medication to leave the bloodstream Short Half Life - ANSWER -The more often a medication must be given to maintain a constant action