8/11/25, 2:56 PM Indiana QMA State Test / Strategies Review of Key Quizzes & Correct Answers.
Indiana QMA State Test / Strategies Review of Key Quizzes
& Correct Answers LATEST UPDATE
No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Antitussive N.C.
Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center of
Respiratory stimulants:
action/uses brain Increases the rate and depth of respiration
Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
Respiratory stimulants
medications
Irritates lining of nose Nausea
Respiratory stimulants side
effects
Don't hold to close to the nose
Respiratory stimulants N.C.
Neutralize stomach acid
Antacids: Action/uses
TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia Maalox
Mylanta Mylicon
Antacids (Medications)
Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness
Antihistamines: Action/Uses
and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary
retention
Diphenhydramine
(Benadryl)
Antihistamines: medications
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen
(Promethazine)
Dimetapp
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(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 acoholism
TB meds N.C.
and liver disease Monitor for signs of
hepatitis and weight loss give with food
Store in light resistant container
Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria
TB meds: action/uses
that causes TB Treat active disease
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
TB side effects
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
Preparations containing more than
Combination products:
action/uses one product Treat cough and
allergies
Combination products: Sinutab, actifed
medications
Combination products: side Drowsiness, dry mouth
effects
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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
Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea,
Bronchodilators Side Effects
hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Relax bronchial
Bronchodilators Action/uses muscles open
breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. Anxiety
Proventil
(Albuterol)
Atrovent
Bronchodilators medications
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophyllin
e
Elixophyllin
e
Depresses
Antitussive: action/uses
cough Treat
persistent cough
Codeine
Antitussive medications
Benylin-
DM
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Antitussive side effects Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
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Antacids Side Effects Constipation
Should not be given with
Antacids N.C.
other meds Chart stools
Prevents release of gastric
Anti ulcer action and use
acid Treats GERD
Pepci
d
Zanta
Anti ulcer medications c
Proto
nix
Prilos
ec
Caraf
ate
Preva
cid
Nexiu
m
Anti ulcer side effects High doses can cause confusion
Dissolve carafate in
Anti ulcer N.C. water Encourage no
smoking
Avoid spicy food, caffeine, alcohol
Antiemetics: Action Suppress nausea and vomiting
Antivert
Compaz
antiemetics medications ine
Phenerg
en
Dramam
ine
Tigan
Antiemetics side effects drowsiness
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Indiana QMA State Test / Strategies Review of Key Quizzes
& Correct Answers LATEST UPDATE
No fluids for 15 minutes after taking
Antitussive N.C.
Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory center of
Respiratory stimulants:
action/uses brain Increases the rate and depth of respiration
Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)
Respiratory stimulants
medications
Irritates lining of nose Nausea
Respiratory stimulants side
effects
Don't hold to close to the nose
Respiratory stimulants N.C.
Neutralize stomach acid
Antacids: Action/uses
TUMS
Rolaids
Milk of magnesia Maalox
Mylanta Mylicon
Antacids (Medications)
Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness
Antihistamines: Action/Uses
and allergic reaction
Antihistamines: side effects Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary
retention
Diphenhydramine
(Benadryl)
Antihistamines: medications
Loratadine (Claritin)
Phenergen
(Promethazine)
Dimetapp
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(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 acoholism
TB meds N.C.
and liver disease Monitor for signs of
hepatitis and weight loss give with food
Store in light resistant container
Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria
TB meds: action/uses
that causes TB Treat active disease
Fatigue
Drowsiness
Numbness in extremities
Nausea
TB side effects
Vomiting
Confusion
Headache
Rash
Preparations containing more than
Combination products:
action/uses one product Treat cough and
allergies
Combination products: Sinutab, actifed
medications
Combination products: side Drowsiness, dry mouth
effects
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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
Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea,
Bronchodilators Side Effects
hypertension, withdrawal symptoms
Relax bronchial
Bronchodilators Action/uses muscles open
breathing passages
Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease
Bronchodilators N.C. Anxiety
Proventil
(Albuterol)
Atrovent
Bronchodilators medications
Brethine
Alimentary
Aminophyllin
e
Elixophyllin
e
Depresses
Antitussive: action/uses
cough Treat
persistent cough
Codeine
Antitussive medications
Benylin-
DM
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Nausea
Antitussive side effects Diarrhea
Constipation
Nervousness
Restlessness
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Antacids Side Effects Constipation
Should not be given with
Antacids N.C.
other meds Chart stools
Prevents release of gastric
Anti ulcer action and use
acid Treats GERD
Pepci
d
Zanta
Anti ulcer medications c
Proto
nix
Prilos
ec
Caraf
ate
Preva
cid
Nexiu
m
Anti ulcer side effects High doses can cause confusion
Dissolve carafate in
Anti ulcer N.C. water Encourage no
smoking
Avoid spicy food, caffeine, alcohol
Antiemetics: Action Suppress nausea and vomiting
Antivert
Compaz
antiemetics medications ine
Phenerg
en
Dramam
ine
Tigan
Antiemetics side effects drowsiness
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