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Indiana QMA Medications (2023 – 2024) Complete Solution
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Indiana QMA Medications (2023 – 2024)Complete Solution
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 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
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) - 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 - 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 - To control
or prevent nervousness/anxiety.
diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril), lorazepam
(Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), buspirone hydrocholoride (Buspar)
SE: drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, impaired coordination,
decreased respirations
Antipsychotics (neuroleptics): acts selectively on the CNS to affect the mind
, Abrupt w/d may cause seizures, prolonged use may cause Tardive dyskinesia - To treat
mental illness, delusions, hallucinations.
thioridazine HCL (Mellaril), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), risperidone
(Risperdal), olanzapine (Zyprexa), loxapine (Loxitane), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone
(Geodon), thiothixene (Navane), perphenazine (Trilafon), aripiprazole (Abilify),
fluphenazine (Prolixin), trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
SE: thirst awareness, Tardive dyskinesia
Antineoplastics: kills or slows the growth of cancer cells
Avoid alcohol, monitor for bleeding - To treat cancer.
procarbazine HCL (Matulane), hydroxyurea (Hydrea, Droxia)
SE: n/v, hair loss, decreased WBC
Hormones/Antineoplastic: given in groups to attack cancer cells at different stages of
development
often given in combo w antiemetics, steroids, psychotropics, and diuretics to help tolerate -
To treat cancer, hormone replacement therapy.
megestrol acetate (Megace)
SE: n/v, weakness, hair loss, decreased WBC
Antiseptics/Disinfectants: prevent growth and reproduction of microorganisms - To
prevent infections.
Antiseptics: Betadine, Betagen, Dakin's solution
Disinfectant: Alcohol
Sulfonamides (Sulfa Drugs): acts on specific bacteria
Give with plenty of fluids - To treat UTI and GI infections.
trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra DS), sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin)
SE: headache, nausea, abdominal pain
Antibiotics: kills or prevents growth of specific germs
Administer at same time each day, some w and some without food. - To treat various
infections.
penicillin V, ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), amoxicillin trihydrate (Amoxil), cephalexin
(Keflex, Duricef, Ancef, Kefzol, Keftab), cefaclor (Ceclor), doxycyline (Vibramycin),
tetracycline HCL (Achromycin), erythromycin base (E-Mycin, Eryc), erythormycin estolate
(Ilosone), erythromycin ethylsuccinate (EES)
SE: n/v, hives, rash, anaphylactic reaction, sun sensitivity, UTI, vaginitis, diarrhea
Antivirals: prevents HIV virus from multiplying in the body - To prevent multiplication of
the Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the body.
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