QMA STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026
Symptoms of hypoglycemia include: - ANSWERSdrowsiness, perspiration, pallor,
confusion, and tremors
Which of the following is not oral hypoglycemia medication? - ANSWERSSynthroid
The endocrine system is composed of a vast network of ducts and glands that secrete
hormones and other secretions to regulate body function. True or False? -
ANSWERSTrue
Which organs produce insulin? - ANSWERSPancreas
Byproducts of the breakdown of fat and protein when the body is in a hyperglycemic
state
are called - ANSWERSKetones
Type 1 diabetes is known as NIDDM. True or False? - ANSWERSFalse
7) Which form of diabetes is the most common type? - ANSWERSType II
8) Adverse effects of glucophage (Micronase) are... - ANSWERSRenal impairment, skin
rash, headache, nausea & vomiting
Hyperglycemia is a result of too munch insulin and not enough carbohydrates. True or
False? - ANSWERSFalse. Insulin lowers the blood sugar. So that would be
hypoglycemia.
Mrs. Smith is 87 years old and is hard of hearing, a diabetic has hypothyroidism and
constant pain. The doctor may have which medication as part of her regimen to treat
her
hypothyroidism? - ANSWERSlevothyroxine
Adverse effects of Levothyroxine are... - ANSWERSHeart palpitations,
Tremors,
Weight gain,
Nervousness,
Insomnia
Steroid medications can mask the signs of other infections. True or False? -
ANSWERSTrue
, It is okay to abruptly stop taking steroid medicine. True or False? - ANSWERSFalse
Analgesics: - ANSWERSDrugs that relieve pain. There are two main types: non-narcotic
analgesics for mild pain, and narcotic analgesics for severe pain.
Antacids: - ANSWERSDrugs that relieve indigestion and heartburn by neutralizing
stomach acid.
Antianxiety Drugs: - ANSWERSDrugs that suppress anxiety and relax muscles
(sometimes called anxiolytics, sedatives, or minor tranquilizers).
Antiarrhythmics: - ANSWERSDrugs used to control irregularities of heartbeat.
Antibacterials: - ANSWERSDrugs used to treat infections.
Antibiotics: - ANSWERSDrugs made from naturally occurring and synthetic substances
that combat bacterial infection. Some antibiotics are effective only against limited types
of bacteria. Others, known as broad spectrum antibiotics, are effective against a wide
range of bacteria.
Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics: - ANSWERSAnticoagulants prevent blood from
clotting. Thrombolytics help dissolve and disperse blood clots and may be prescribed for
patients with recent arterial or venous thrombosis.
Anticonvulsants: - ANSWERSDrugs that prevent epileptic seizures.
Antidepressants: - ANSWERSThere are three main groups of mood-lifting
antidepressants: tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Antidiarrheals: - ANSWERSDrugs used for the relief of diarrhea. Two main types of
antidiarrheal preparations are simple adsorbent substances and drugs that slow down
the contractions of the bowel muscles so that the contents are propelled more slowly.
Antiemetics: - ANSWERSDrugs used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Antifungals: - ANSWERSDrugs used to treat fungal infections, the most common of
which affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes.
Antihistamines: - ANSWERSDrugs used primarily to counteract the effects of histamine,
one of the chemicals involved in allergic reactions.
Antihypertensives: - ANSWERSDrugs that lower blood pressure. The types of
antihypertensives currently marketed include diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel
ANSWERS 2026
Symptoms of hypoglycemia include: - ANSWERSdrowsiness, perspiration, pallor,
confusion, and tremors
Which of the following is not oral hypoglycemia medication? - ANSWERSSynthroid
The endocrine system is composed of a vast network of ducts and glands that secrete
hormones and other secretions to regulate body function. True or False? -
ANSWERSTrue
Which organs produce insulin? - ANSWERSPancreas
Byproducts of the breakdown of fat and protein when the body is in a hyperglycemic
state
are called - ANSWERSKetones
Type 1 diabetes is known as NIDDM. True or False? - ANSWERSFalse
7) Which form of diabetes is the most common type? - ANSWERSType II
8) Adverse effects of glucophage (Micronase) are... - ANSWERSRenal impairment, skin
rash, headache, nausea & vomiting
Hyperglycemia is a result of too munch insulin and not enough carbohydrates. True or
False? - ANSWERSFalse. Insulin lowers the blood sugar. So that would be
hypoglycemia.
Mrs. Smith is 87 years old and is hard of hearing, a diabetic has hypothyroidism and
constant pain. The doctor may have which medication as part of her regimen to treat
her
hypothyroidism? - ANSWERSlevothyroxine
Adverse effects of Levothyroxine are... - ANSWERSHeart palpitations,
Tremors,
Weight gain,
Nervousness,
Insomnia
Steroid medications can mask the signs of other infections. True or False? -
ANSWERSTrue
, It is okay to abruptly stop taking steroid medicine. True or False? - ANSWERSFalse
Analgesics: - ANSWERSDrugs that relieve pain. There are two main types: non-narcotic
analgesics for mild pain, and narcotic analgesics for severe pain.
Antacids: - ANSWERSDrugs that relieve indigestion and heartburn by neutralizing
stomach acid.
Antianxiety Drugs: - ANSWERSDrugs that suppress anxiety and relax muscles
(sometimes called anxiolytics, sedatives, or minor tranquilizers).
Antiarrhythmics: - ANSWERSDrugs used to control irregularities of heartbeat.
Antibacterials: - ANSWERSDrugs used to treat infections.
Antibiotics: - ANSWERSDrugs made from naturally occurring and synthetic substances
that combat bacterial infection. Some antibiotics are effective only against limited types
of bacteria. Others, known as broad spectrum antibiotics, are effective against a wide
range of bacteria.
Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics: - ANSWERSAnticoagulants prevent blood from
clotting. Thrombolytics help dissolve and disperse blood clots and may be prescribed for
patients with recent arterial or venous thrombosis.
Anticonvulsants: - ANSWERSDrugs that prevent epileptic seizures.
Antidepressants: - ANSWERSThere are three main groups of mood-lifting
antidepressants: tricyclics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Antidiarrheals: - ANSWERSDrugs used for the relief of diarrhea. Two main types of
antidiarrheal preparations are simple adsorbent substances and drugs that slow down
the contractions of the bowel muscles so that the contents are propelled more slowly.
Antiemetics: - ANSWERSDrugs used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Antifungals: - ANSWERSDrugs used to treat fungal infections, the most common of
which affect the hair, skin, nails, or mucous membranes.
Antihistamines: - ANSWERSDrugs used primarily to counteract the effects of histamine,
one of the chemicals involved in allergic reactions.
Antihypertensives: - ANSWERSDrugs that lower blood pressure. The types of
antihypertensives currently marketed include diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel
