Indiana QMA State Test 2 LATEST VERSION/ GRADED A / 300 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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 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 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 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 Bronchodilators medications - CORRECT ANSWER Proventil (Albuterol) Atrovent Brethine Alimentary Aminophylline Elixophylline Antitussive: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Depresses cough Treat persistent cough Antitussive medications - CORRECT ANSWER Codeine Benylin-DM Antitussive side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Vomiting Drowsiness Nausea Diarrhea Constipation Nervousness Restlessness Antitussive N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER No fluids for 15 minutes after taking Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center of brain Increases the rate and depth of respiration Respiratory stimulants medications - CORRECT ANSWER Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts) Respiratory stimulants side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Irritates lining of nose Nausea Respiratory stimulants N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER Don't hold to close to the nose Antacids: Action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Neutralize stomach acid Antacids (Medications) - CORRECT ANSWER TUMS Rolaids Milk of magnesia Maalox Mylanta Mylicon Antacids Side Effects - CORRECT ANSW