Indiana QMA State Test (350 Questions with
Verified Answers) Latest 2025/2026
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
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, Indiana QMA State Test (350 Questions with
Verified Answers) Latest 2025/2026
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
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, Indiana QMA State Test (350 Questions with
Verified Answers) Latest 2025/2026
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
3
, Indiana QMA State Test (350 Questions with
Verified Answers) Latest 2025/2026
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
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Verified Answers) Latest 2025/2026
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
1
, Indiana QMA State Test (350 Questions with
Verified Answers) Latest 2025/2026
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
2
, Indiana QMA State Test (350 Questions with
Verified Answers) Latest 2025/2026
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
3
, Indiana QMA State Test (350 Questions with
Verified Answers) Latest 2025/2026
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
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