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INDIANA QMA STATE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED |
WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
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
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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
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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
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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
INDIANA QMA STATE EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | A+ GRADED |
WITH EXPERT SOLUTIONS
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
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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
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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
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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
