QMA State Test 2025 Study Guide | Practice Questions & Key Concepts

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Indiana QMA State Test NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST- COMPLETE REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Antihistamines: Action/Uses - CORRECT ANSWER Combat the effects of
histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction


QUESTION : Antihistamines: side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Drowsiness,
dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention


QUESTION : Antihistamines: medications - CORRECT ANSWER
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen (Promethazine)
Dimetapp (brompheniramine)


QUESTION : Antihistamines N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER Use with caution with
cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions
Encourage fluids
May develop tolerance
Increased drowsiness


QUESTION : TB medications - CORRECT ANSWER Rifadin (rifampin)

INH (isoniazid)


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Laniazid
Nydrazid


QUESTION : 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


QUESTION : TB meds: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce/kill growth
of the bacteria that causes TB
Treat active disease


QUESTION : TB side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Fatigue

Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash


QUESTION : Combination products: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER
Preparations containing more than one product
Treat cough and allergies


QUESTION : Combination products: medications - CORRECT ANSWER
Sinutab, actifed




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QUESTION : Combination products: side effects - CORRECT ANSWER
Drowsiness, dry mouth


QUESTION : Combination products N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER May elevate
B/P
Rebound symptoms can occur


QUESTION : Decongestants: Action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Shrinks
mucous membranes and relieves swelling/congestion
Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms


QUESTION : Decongestant medications - CORRECT ANSWER Sudafed



QUESTION : Decongestants: side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Prolonged
use can cause irritation or perforated nasal septum


QUESTION : Decongestants N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER Can develop
tolerance to medications


QUESTION : Bronchodilators Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWER
Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, hypertension, withdrawal
symptoms


QUESTION : Bronchodilators Action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Relax
bronchial muscles
open breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease


QUESTION : Bronchodilators N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER Anxiety




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QUESTION : Bronchodilators medications - CORRECT ANSWER Proventil
(Albuterol)
Atrovent
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophylline
Elixophylline


QUESTION : Antitussive: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Depresses
cough
Treat persistent cough


QUESTION : Antitussive medications - CORRECT ANSWER Codeine

Benylin-DM


QUESTION : Antitussive side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Vomiting

Drowsiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness


QUESTION : Antitussive N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER No fluids for 15 minutes
after taking


QUESTION : Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER
Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center of brain
Increases the rate and depth of respiration


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