QMA MEDICATIONS EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
NSAID nursing considerations - Answer-Take with food
Handle residents with care to prevent pain and bruising
Zyloprim (allopurinol) - Answer-Antigout
Uloric (Febuxostat) - Answer-Anti-gout
Mitigare, Colcrys (colchicine) - Answer-Anti-gout
Surfak (docusate calcium) - Answer-stool softener
Colace (docusate sodium) - Answer-stool softener
Fibercon (calcium polycarbophil) - Answer-Stool softener
Stool softener side effects - Answer-Abdominal cramping
Diarrhea
Nursing considerations for stool softeners - Answer-Takes 1-3 days to work
Ask nurse to give if resident has diarrhea
Osteoporosis Medications (bisphosphonates) side effects - Answer-GI irritation
Stomach pain
Heartburn
Nausea/ vomiting
Constipation
Diarrhea
Osteoporosis Medication uses - Answer-Prevent specific cells (osteoclasts) from
breaking down bone
Treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women who have risk of bone fractures
, Alcactone, CaroSpir (spironolactone) - Answer-Anti-gout for people with hypertension
Anti-gout side effects - Answer-Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Cramps
Anti-gout nursing considerations - Answer-Take with meals
Avoid alcohol
Encourage fluids to prevent kidney stones
Anti-gout uses - Answer-Treats gout flare ups.
Reduces urine acid in the joints.
Robaxin (methocarbamol) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Soma (carisoprodol) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Valium (diazepam) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Lioresal (baclofen) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant (more commonly used with residents with
MS)
Parafon Forte DSC (chlorzoxazone) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Zanaflex (tizanidine) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Skelaxin (metaxalone) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Muscle relaxant side effects - Answer-Drowsiness
Dizziness
Light-headedness
Muscle relaxant nursing considerations - Answer-May develop a tolerance
Encourage to stand up slowly
Muscle relaxant uses - Answer-Work on CNS to relieve pain
Treat muscle cramps/ spasms and Restless Leg Syndrome
Tylenol (acetaminophen) - Answer-Analgesic
Demerol (meperidine) - Answer-Analgesic
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT
ANSWERS
NSAID nursing considerations - Answer-Take with food
Handle residents with care to prevent pain and bruising
Zyloprim (allopurinol) - Answer-Antigout
Uloric (Febuxostat) - Answer-Anti-gout
Mitigare, Colcrys (colchicine) - Answer-Anti-gout
Surfak (docusate calcium) - Answer-stool softener
Colace (docusate sodium) - Answer-stool softener
Fibercon (calcium polycarbophil) - Answer-Stool softener
Stool softener side effects - Answer-Abdominal cramping
Diarrhea
Nursing considerations for stool softeners - Answer-Takes 1-3 days to work
Ask nurse to give if resident has diarrhea
Osteoporosis Medications (bisphosphonates) side effects - Answer-GI irritation
Stomach pain
Heartburn
Nausea/ vomiting
Constipation
Diarrhea
Osteoporosis Medication uses - Answer-Prevent specific cells (osteoclasts) from
breaking down bone
Treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women who have risk of bone fractures
, Alcactone, CaroSpir (spironolactone) - Answer-Anti-gout for people with hypertension
Anti-gout side effects - Answer-Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Cramps
Anti-gout nursing considerations - Answer-Take with meals
Avoid alcohol
Encourage fluids to prevent kidney stones
Anti-gout uses - Answer-Treats gout flare ups.
Reduces urine acid in the joints.
Robaxin (methocarbamol) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Soma (carisoprodol) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Valium (diazepam) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Lioresal (baclofen) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant (more commonly used with residents with
MS)
Parafon Forte DSC (chlorzoxazone) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Zanaflex (tizanidine) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Skelaxin (metaxalone) - Answer-Muscle Relaxant
Muscle relaxant side effects - Answer-Drowsiness
Dizziness
Light-headedness
Muscle relaxant nursing considerations - Answer-May develop a tolerance
Encourage to stand up slowly
Muscle relaxant uses - Answer-Work on CNS to relieve pain
Treat muscle cramps/ spasms and Restless Leg Syndrome
Tylenol (acetaminophen) - Answer-Analgesic
Demerol (meperidine) - Answer-Analgesic
