Indiana Qma Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

INDIANA QMA MEDICATIONS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ Dementia Medications: slows the breakdown of acetylcholine therefore improving function of nerve cells in the brain - -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 - -To trea...

INDIANA QMA STATE TEST EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ ACE inhibitors Action - -Lowers b/p ACE inhibitors meds - -Capoten (captopril) Zestoretic (lisinopril) Vasotec (enalapril) ACE inhibitors N.C. - -Monitor residents pulse and b/p frequently ACE inhibitors side effects - -Hypotension Dry cough Nausea Vomiting AIDS meds - -AZT (zivodudine) Norvir Fortovase Crixivan AIDS meds N.C. - -Avoid direct skin contact with mucous membranes, body fluids, wounds Wear gloves...

INDIANA QMA STATE TEST EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 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 Antihistamines: medications - -Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. - -Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prost...

INDIANA QMA STUDY GUIDE EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ What is the required classroom hours for QMA training? - -60 hours score required to pass QMA exam? - -80% how many times can you retake the QMA exam in one year? - -3 times QMA certification expires every __ years - -2 how many inservice hours does a QMA need annually? - -6 hours inservice education must include what 3 QMA skills: - -1. blood glucose testing 2. hemoccult testing 3. G-tube/J-tube medication...

INDIANA QMA: LESSONS 17 – 18 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ aging on skin skin becomes thinner and tears easier aging on the urinary system less efficient filter, enlarged prostate gland (in men), increased risk of UTI antifungals treat athlete's foot, ringworm, other fungal infections; wear gloves cataracts clouding of the lens benign prostatic hypertrophy enlarged prostate (BPH) chronic kidney disease progressive, irreversible loss of kidney function (CKD) conjun...

Indiana QMA State Test Final COMPLETE SOLUTION Questions with 100% Correct Answers Antihistamines: Action/Uses - CORRECT ANSWER Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications - CORRECT ANSWER Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C....

Antihistamines: Action/Uses - CORRECT ANSWER Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications - CORRECT ANSWER Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions...

Pharmacology - Correct Answer-Is the study of medications and their effect on the body Medications - Correct Answer-Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness Sources of Medication - Correct Answer-plants, animals, minerals, chemicals Semi-Synthetic Drugs - Correct Answer-Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals Adverse Effects (ADR) - Correct Answer-An undesired side effect or toxicity Allergic Effect - Correct Answer-Can be life threatening or simple re...

Pituitary gland : master gland hormones : chemical regulators that control bodily processes such as emotional responses, growth, and sexuality cause of diabetes : partial or complete failure of the islets of Langerhans to produce insulin which results in abnormally large amounts of sugar collecting in the blood stream and not entering the cells symptoms of diabetes : increased thirst, frequent urination, ketoacidosis, weight loss type 2 diabetes : most common type found in long te...

Purpose of endocrine system : secrete hormones to regulate the body Pituitary Gland : regulate growth Thyroid Gland : controls metabolism Gonads : secrete sex hormones Pancreas : produces insulin, controls glucose levels Type 1 Diabete