QMA PRACTICE TEST STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|| 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
Ivy Tech Community College
1. Pharmacology - ANSWER Is the study of medications and their effect on
the body
2. Medications - ANSWER Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat
or prevent disease or illness
3. Sources of Medication - ANSWER plants, animals, minerals, chemicals
4. Semi-Synthetic Drugs - ANSWER Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals
5. Adverse Effects (ADR) - ANSWER An undesired side effect or toxicity
6. Allergic Effect - ANSWER Can be life threatening or simple reactions
7. Allergic Effect - ANSWER If a resident has breathing problems or a skin
rash a medication was administered, the nurse must be notified immediately
,8. 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
9. Toxic Effect - ANSWER Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed
by the body
10.Toxic Effect - ANSWER Can be life threatening
11.Cumulative Effect - ANSWER Build up of a substance that could lead to
toxicity
12.Ointments - ANSWER Must be soft enough to spread at room temperature
and melt at the body temperature
13.endocrine system - ANSWER composed of glands that secrete different
types of hormone that affect almost every cell, organ and function of your
body. It is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as
well as reproductive processes and mood.
14.The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? - ANSWER Endocrine
System
15.The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - ANSWER Insulin , Glucagon
16.What is the purpose of Insulin? - ANSWER To carry glucose from the blood
stream into the cells for use of energy and fuel
,17.Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - ANSWER 70-110
18.ketoacidosis - ANSWER excessive production of ketones, making the blood
acid
19.diabetes mellitus - ANSWER insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are
resistant to its effects
20.Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWER unusual thirst, frequent
urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme
fatigue, irritability
21.what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - ANSWER type 1 & type
2
22.What is type 1 diabetes? - ANSWER insulin dependent, diagnosed in
childhood or early adulthood
23.What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER poor life style choices,
excessive body fat, produces insulin but body doesnt use it effectively
known as insulin resistance
24.How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas? -
ANSWER Cells become more resistant to the effects of insulin, more
difficulty metabolizing glucose, The cells in the pancreas that produce
insulin becomes less sensitive with age and don't produce insulin quickly
enough to respond to high blood sugar.
25.What would be nursing considerations when giving potassium replacement
medication? - ANSWER •give with food or after meals
, •dissolve effervescent tablets or powder in 8 ounces of water or juice
•do not crush or break extended release tablets
26.Anti-septics Action - ANSWER Prevent growth and reproduction of
microorganisms
27.Anti-septics meds - ANSWER Betadine
Betagen
Damon's solution
28.Anti-septics side effects - ANSWER Skin irritation and rash
Itching
Dryness
Redness, inflammation, stinging of skin
29.Anti-septics N.C. - ANSWER Not effective against C-diff
30.Disinfectants action - ANSWER destroy microorganisms
31.Disinfectants meds - ANSWER Alcohol
32.Disinfectants side effects - ANSWER Skin irritation and rash
Itching
Dryness
Redness, inflammation, stinging of skin
33.Disinfectants N.C. - ANSWER Not effective against C-diff
34.Sulfonamides action - ANSWER Act on specific bacteria
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
|| 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
Ivy Tech Community College
1. Pharmacology - ANSWER Is the study of medications and their effect on
the body
2. Medications - ANSWER Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat
or prevent disease or illness
3. Sources of Medication - ANSWER plants, animals, minerals, chemicals
4. Semi-Synthetic Drugs - ANSWER Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals
5. Adverse Effects (ADR) - ANSWER An undesired side effect or toxicity
6. Allergic Effect - ANSWER Can be life threatening or simple reactions
7. Allergic Effect - ANSWER If a resident has breathing problems or a skin
rash a medication was administered, the nurse must be notified immediately
,8. 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
9. Toxic Effect - ANSWER Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed
by the body
10.Toxic Effect - ANSWER Can be life threatening
11.Cumulative Effect - ANSWER Build up of a substance that could lead to
toxicity
12.Ointments - ANSWER Must be soft enough to spread at room temperature
and melt at the body temperature
13.endocrine system - ANSWER composed of glands that secrete different
types of hormone that affect almost every cell, organ and function of your
body. It is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as
well as reproductive processes and mood.
14.The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? - ANSWER Endocrine
System
15.The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - ANSWER Insulin , Glucagon
16.What is the purpose of Insulin? - ANSWER To carry glucose from the blood
stream into the cells for use of energy and fuel
,17.Normal fasting or ac blood sugar range? - ANSWER 70-110
18.ketoacidosis - ANSWER excessive production of ketones, making the blood
acid
19.diabetes mellitus - ANSWER insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are
resistant to its effects
20.Seven signs of Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWER unusual thirst, frequent
urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, unusual weight lost, extreme
fatigue, irritability
21.what are the two most common diabetes mellitus - ANSWER type 1 & type
2
22.What is type 1 diabetes? - ANSWER insulin dependent, diagnosed in
childhood or early adulthood
23.What is type 2 diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER poor life style choices,
excessive body fat, produces insulin but body doesnt use it effectively
known as insulin resistance
24.How does aging affect the body as related to diabetes and the pancreas? -
ANSWER Cells become more resistant to the effects of insulin, more
difficulty metabolizing glucose, The cells in the pancreas that produce
insulin becomes less sensitive with age and don't produce insulin quickly
enough to respond to high blood sugar.
25.What would be nursing considerations when giving potassium replacement
medication? - ANSWER •give with food or after meals
, •dissolve effervescent tablets or powder in 8 ounces of water or juice
•do not crush or break extended release tablets
26.Anti-septics Action - ANSWER Prevent growth and reproduction of
microorganisms
27.Anti-septics meds - ANSWER Betadine
Betagen
Damon's solution
28.Anti-septics side effects - ANSWER Skin irritation and rash
Itching
Dryness
Redness, inflammation, stinging of skin
29.Anti-septics N.C. - ANSWER Not effective against C-diff
30.Disinfectants action - ANSWER destroy microorganisms
31.Disinfectants meds - ANSWER Alcohol
32.Disinfectants side effects - ANSWER Skin irritation and rash
Itching
Dryness
Redness, inflammation, stinging of skin
33.Disinfectants N.C. - ANSWER Not effective against C-diff
34.Sulfonamides action - ANSWER Act on specific bacteria
