Indiana QMA Medications Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Dementia Medications:
slows the breakdown of acetylcholine therefore improving function of nerve cells
in the brain - Correct answer-To treat mild to moderate type Dementias.
donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Reminyl)
SE: GI upsets, dizziness, headache, fatigue
Tricyclic Antidepressants: increases norepinephrine, serotonin or both in the CNA
*Avoid sun exposure, may take up to 4 weeks to take affect - Correct answer-To
treat depression.
amitriptyline HCL (Elavil), nortriptyline HCL (Pamelor, Aventyl), paroxetine HCL
(Paxil), sertraline HCL (Zoloft), fluoxetine HCL (Prozac), escitalopram (Lexapro)
SE: seizures, heart irregularities, constipation, urinary retention, diarrhea
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, MAOI Antidepressants: decreases the amount of norepinephrine destroyed by
metabolism and allows level to increase in brain
*Avoid foods containing high tyramine (cheese, fish, liver, baked potatoes, yogurt,
beer, wine) - Correct answer-To treat depression.
phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate)
SE: muscle tremors, heart irregularities, diarrhea, sweating, constipation
Bipolar/Manic-Depressive Disorder Meds: alters chemical transmitters in the CNS
*Provide adequate salt and juice intake to prevent toxicity - Correct answer-To
control and prevent manic episodes.
lithium (Lithonate, Lithotabs), divalproex sodium (Depakote)
SE: lethargy, nausea, tremor, muscle weakness
Anxiolytics: acts selectively on the CNS to affect the mind
*Abrupt w/d may cause seizures, prolonged use may cause Tardive dyskinesia -
Correct answer-To control or prevent nervousness/anxiety.
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Questions and Answers
Dementia Medications:
slows the breakdown of acetylcholine therefore improving function of nerve cells
in the brain - Correct answer-To treat mild to moderate type Dementias.
donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Reminyl)
SE: GI upsets, dizziness, headache, fatigue
Tricyclic Antidepressants: increases norepinephrine, serotonin or both in the CNA
*Avoid sun exposure, may take up to 4 weeks to take affect - Correct answer-To
treat depression.
amitriptyline HCL (Elavil), nortriptyline HCL (Pamelor, Aventyl), paroxetine HCL
(Paxil), sertraline HCL (Zoloft), fluoxetine HCL (Prozac), escitalopram (Lexapro)
SE: seizures, heart irregularities, constipation, urinary retention, diarrhea
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, MAOI Antidepressants: decreases the amount of norepinephrine destroyed by
metabolism and allows level to increase in brain
*Avoid foods containing high tyramine (cheese, fish, liver, baked potatoes, yogurt,
beer, wine) - Correct answer-To treat depression.
phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate)
SE: muscle tremors, heart irregularities, diarrhea, sweating, constipation
Bipolar/Manic-Depressive Disorder Meds: alters chemical transmitters in the CNS
*Provide adequate salt and juice intake to prevent toxicity - Correct answer-To
control and prevent manic episodes.
lithium (Lithonate, Lithotabs), divalproex sodium (Depakote)
SE: lethargy, nausea, tremor, muscle weakness
Anxiolytics: acts selectively on the CNS to affect the mind
*Abrupt w/d may cause seizures, prolonged use may cause Tardive dyskinesia -
Correct answer-To control or prevent nervousness/anxiety.
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