Exam (elaborations) INDIANA QMA STATE

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INDIANA QMA STATE TEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) LATEST VERSION 2025




Antihistamines: Action/Uses Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and
allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary
retention
Diphenhydramine
(Benadryl)
Antihistamines: medications
Loratadine
(Claritin)
Phenergen
(Promethazine)
Dimetapp
(brompheniramine)
Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men
with prostate conditions Encourage fluids
Antihistamines N.C.
May develop
tolerance
Increased
drowsiness
Rifadin
(rifampin)
TB medications
INH
(isoniazid
) Laniazid
Nydrazid
Can turn urine, feces, sputum, sweat orange
Use with caution for residents with
TB meds N.C.
acoholism and liver disease Monitor for
signs of hepatitis and weight loss give
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container


Reduce/kill growth of the
TB meds: action/uses
bacteria that causes TB Treat
active disease
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in
extremities Nausea
TB side effects
Vomiti
ng
Confu
sion
Heada
che
Rash
Preparations containing more
Combination products:
action/uses than one product Treat cough
and allergies
Combination products: Sinutab, actifed
medications
Combination products: side Drowsiness, dry mouth
effects
May elevate B/P
Combination products N.C.
Rebound symptoms can occur
Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
Decongestants: Action/uses
swelling/congestion Treat allergies, hay
fever, and cold symptoms
Decongestant medications Sudafed
Decongestants: side effects Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal septum
Decongestants N.C. Can develop tolerance to medications
Bronchodilators Side Effects Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea, hypertension,
withdrawal symptoms
Relax bronchial
Bronchodilators Action/uses muscles open
breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. Anxiety
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Proventil
(Albuterol)
Atrovent
Bronchodilators medications
Brethine
Alimentar
y
Aminophyll
ine
Elixophylli
ne
Depresses
Antitussive: action/uses
cough Treat
persistent
cough
Codein
Antitussive medications
e
Benylin
-DM
Vomiting
Drowsines
s Nausea
Antitussive side effects Diarrhea
Constipatio
n
Nervousne
ss
Restlessne
ss
Antitussive N.C. No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory
Respiratory stimulants:
action/uses center of brain Increases the rate and
depth of respiration
Respiratory stimulants Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
medications
Irritates lining
Respiratory stimulants side
effects of nose
Nausea
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Respiratory stimulants N.C. Don't hold to close to the nose
Antacids: Action/uses Neutralize stomach acid
TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of
Antacids (Medications)
magnesia
Maalox
Myla
nta
Mylic
on
Antacids Side Effects Constipation
Should not be given with
Antacids N.C.
other meds Chart
stools
Prevents release of
Anti ulcer action and use
gastric acid Treats
GERD
Pepci
d
Zant
Anti ulcer medications ac
Proto
nix
Prilo
sec
Caraf
ate
Prev
acid
Nexi
um
Anti ulcer side effects High doses can cause confusion
Dissolve carafate
Anti ulcer N.C. in water
Encourage no


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