Indiana QMA State Test / Strategies Review of Key Quizzes & Correct Answers.

Indiana QMA State Test / Strategies Review of Key
Quizzes & Correct Answers.
Antihistamines: Action/Uses - (ANSWER)Combat the effects of histamine; treat
motion sickness and allergic reaction



Antihistamines: side effects - (ANSWER)Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite,
dry mouth, urinary retention



Antihistamines: medications - (ANSWER)Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Loratadine (Claritin)

Phenergen (Promethazine)

Dimetapp (brompheniramine)



Antihistamines N.C. - (ANSWER)Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men
with prostate conditions

Encourage fluids

May develop tolerance

Increased drowsiness



TB medications - (ANSWER)Rifadin (rifampin)

INH (isoniazid)

Laniazid

Nydrazid

,TB meds N.C. - (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 - (ANSWER)Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes
TB

Treat active disease



TB side effects - (ANSWER)Fatigue

Drowsiness

Numbness in extremities

Nausea

Vomiting

Confusion

Headache

Rash



Combination products: action/uses - (ANSWER)Preparations containing more
than one product

Treat cough and allergies

,Combination products: medications - (ANSWER)Sinutab, actifed



Combination products: side effects - (ANSWER)Drowsiness, dry mouth



Combination products N.C. - (ANSWER)May elevate B/P

Rebound symptoms can occur



Decongestants: Action/uses - (ANSWER)Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
swelling/congestion

Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms



Decongestant medications - (ANSWER)Sudafed



Decongestants: side effects - (ANSWER)Prolonged use can cause irritation or
perforated nasal septum



Decongestants N.C. - (ANSWER)Can develop tolerance to medications



Bronchodilators Side Effects - (ANSWER)Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations,
nausea, hypertension, withdrawal symptoms



Bronchodilators Action/uses - (ANSWER)Relax bronchial muscles

, open breathing passages

Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease



Bronchodilators N.C. - (ANSWER)Anxiety



Bronchodilators medications - (ANSWER)Proventil (Albuterol)

Atrovent

Brethine

Alimentary

Aminophylline

Elixophylline



Antitussive: action/uses - (ANSWER)Depresses cough

Treat persistent cough



Antitussive medications - (ANSWER)Codeine

Benylin-DM



Antitussive side effects - (ANSWER)Vomiting

Drowsiness

Nausea

Diarrhea