QMA medication Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass

QMA medication Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) - Muscle Relaxant Demerol (meperidine) - Analgesic Zyloprim (allopurinol) - Antigout Empirin (acetylsalicylic acid — ASA) - Analgesic Paragon Forte DSC (chlorzoxazone) - Muscle Relaxant *rarely used Motrin (ibruprofen) - NSAID Orasone (prednisone) - Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Naprosyn (naproxen) - Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Analgesic (NSAID/NSAIA) Kenalog (Triamcinolone diacetate) - Steroid Anti-inflammatory Cortef (hydrocortisone) - Steroid Anti-Inflammatory TIP!!! - Steroids end in 'one' Beta blockers end in 'lol' Anti-Inflammatory Steroids - Steroids end in 'one' Decreases inflammation; Page 2/13 Crafted for Academic Insight by ©KatelynWhitman 2025. All rights reserved. Used to treat arthritis, dermatitis, chronic respiratory conditions Side effects: weight gain (increased appetite and edema), mood swings, night sweats, increased blood sugars, masks symptoms of infections, hypertension etc Considerations: observe for infections, monitor change in bs, withdrawal symptoms can occur, administer with food, elderly may be more susceptible to osteoporosis Antacids - Actions: neutralize stomach acid; decrease rate gastric is emptying Side effects: constipation Considerations: NOT GIVEN WITH OTHER MEDS (wait 1-2 hours after giving forger meds. Chart coca stools. Anti-Ulcer - Actions: prevents release gastric acid to treat or prevent stomach ulcers. Treats GERD Side effects: high doses can cause confusion Considerations: dissolve carafate tablet in water , discourage smoking, avoid spicy food, alcohol and caffeine Antiemetics - Actions: block neurotransmitters that trigger vomiting Page 3/13 Crafted for Academic Insight by ©KatelynWhitman 2025. All rights reserved. Side effects: drowsiness Considerations: monitor b/p for hypertension Emetics - Actions: triggers impulses for n/v (used did OD or when poison was injected Side effects: DO NOT USE WHEN CORROSIVE PRODUCT INGESTED (acids or alkalines) Considerations: vomiting induces usually 20-30 mins after administered Antidiarrheals - Actions: absorb excess fluids and b