QMA PRACTICE TEST #2 LESSONS 8-
11TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
ASSURED EXCEL!!
1. Something that serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms, but not cure is called:
A. Pruritus
B. Stomatitis
C. Palliative
D. Apnea
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Palliative
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving comfort but does not
cure the underlying disease.
2. The most common complications associated with terminal illness include:
A. Sleeping
B. Lack of appetite
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Stomatitis
E. All the above
CORRECT ANSWER: E. All the above
Rationale: Terminal illnesses commonly cause fatigue, appetite changes, nausea, vomiting, and
mouth problems such as stomatitis.
3. Which of the following is true about pain?
A. There will always be visible signs of pain
B. Everyone always feels the same intensity of pain from the same stimuli
C. We adapt to our discomfort, leading to periods of very minimal signs of discomfort. Lack of
, pain expression does not mean lack of pain
D. None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER: C. We adapt to our discomfort, leading to periods of very minimal
signs of discomfort. Lack of pain expression does not mean lack of pain
Rationale: Pain is subjective. A resident may experience pain even without obvious physical
signs.
4. The study of medication is called:
CORRECT ANSWER: Pharmacology
Rationale: Pharmacology is the study of medications, their effects, and how they interact with
the body.
5. The official name of a medication is known as the:
CORRECT ANSWER: Generic name
Rationale: The generic name is the official non-brand name assigned to a medication.
6. The systemic effect:
CORRECT ANSWER: Affects the entire body
Rationale: A systemic effect occurs when medication enters the bloodstream and affects
multiple body systems.
7. An adverse effect is defined as:
CORRECT ANSWER: An undesired side effect or toxicity; harmful or unfavorable effect
Rationale: Adverse effects are unwanted reactions that may cause harm to the resident.
8. Factors that influence medication action include:
11TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
ASSURED EXCEL!!
1. Something that serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms, but not cure is called:
A. Pruritus
B. Stomatitis
C. Palliative
D. Apnea
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Palliative
Rationale: Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving comfort but does not
cure the underlying disease.
2. The most common complications associated with terminal illness include:
A. Sleeping
B. Lack of appetite
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Stomatitis
E. All the above
CORRECT ANSWER: E. All the above
Rationale: Terminal illnesses commonly cause fatigue, appetite changes, nausea, vomiting, and
mouth problems such as stomatitis.
3. Which of the following is true about pain?
A. There will always be visible signs of pain
B. Everyone always feels the same intensity of pain from the same stimuli
C. We adapt to our discomfort, leading to periods of very minimal signs of discomfort. Lack of
, pain expression does not mean lack of pain
D. None of the above
CORRECT ANSWER: C. We adapt to our discomfort, leading to periods of very minimal
signs of discomfort. Lack of pain expression does not mean lack of pain
Rationale: Pain is subjective. A resident may experience pain even without obvious physical
signs.
4. The study of medication is called:
CORRECT ANSWER: Pharmacology
Rationale: Pharmacology is the study of medications, their effects, and how they interact with
the body.
5. The official name of a medication is known as the:
CORRECT ANSWER: Generic name
Rationale: The generic name is the official non-brand name assigned to a medication.
6. The systemic effect:
CORRECT ANSWER: Affects the entire body
Rationale: A systemic effect occurs when medication enters the bloodstream and affects
multiple body systems.
7. An adverse effect is defined as:
CORRECT ANSWER: An undesired side effect or toxicity; harmful or unfavorable effect
Rationale: Adverse effects are unwanted reactions that may cause harm to the resident.
8. Factors that influence medication action include:
