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INDIANA QMA State Exam|
Comprehensive Q&A For Certification
Success 2026| A+
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
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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
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Nausea
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
Decongestants: Action/uses - correct-answer -Shrinks mucous membranes and
relieves swelling/congestion
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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
INDIANA QMA State Exam|
Comprehensive Q&A For Certification
Success 2026| A+
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
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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
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Nausea
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
Decongestants: Action/uses - correct-answer -Shrinks mucous membranes and
relieves swelling/congestion
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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
