Indiana QMA State Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

Pharmacology Answer Is the study of medications and their effect on the body Medications Answer Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness Sources of Medication Answer plants, animals, minerals, chemicals Semi-Synthetic Drugs Answer Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals Adverse Effects (ADR) Answer An undesired side effect or toxicity Allergic Effect Answer Can be life threatening or simple reactions Allergic Effect Answer If a resident has breathing problems or a skin rash a medication was administered, the nurse must be notified immediately Side Effect Answer Outcome that are not intended; the action or effect of a medication other than that desired. Commonly undesirable, such as nausea, headache, insomnia, etc Toxic Effect Answer Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the body