Indiana QMA State Test Correctly Answered.

Indiana QMA State Test Correctly
Answered.
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

Encourage fluids

May develop tolerance

Increased drowsiness



TB medications - CORRECT ANSWER Rifadin (rifampin)

INH (isoniazid)

Laniazid

Nydrazid



TB meds N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER Can turn urine, feces, sputum, sweat orange

Use with caution for residents with acoholism and liver disease

Monitor for signs of hepatitis and weight loss give with food

Store in light resistant container

,TB meds: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes TB

Treat active disease



TB side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Fatigue

Drowsiness

Numbness in extremities

Nausea

Vomiting

Confusion

Headache

Rash



Combination products: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Preparations containing more than one product

Treat cough and allergies



Combination products: medications - CORRECT ANSWER Sinutab, actifed



Combination products: side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Drowsiness, dry mouth



Combination products N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER May elevate B/P

Rebound symptoms can occur



Decongestants: Action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Shrinks mucous membranes and relieves
swelling/congestion

Treat allergies, hay fever, and cold symptoms



Decongestant medications - CORRECT ANSWER Sudafed

,Decongestants: side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Prolonged use can cause irritation or perforated nasal
septum



Decongestants N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER Can develop tolerance to medications



Bronchodilators Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWER Restlessness, dizziness, palpitations, nausea,
hypertension, withdrawal symptoms



Bronchodilators Action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Relax bronchial muscles

open breathing passages

Treat asthma, bronchitis, chronic lung disease



Bronchodilators N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER Anxiety



Bronchodilators medications - CORRECT ANSWER Proventil (Albuterol)

Atrovent

Brethine

Alimentary

Aminophylline

Elixophylline



Antitussive: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Depresses cough

Treat persistent cough



Antitussive medications - CORRECT ANSWER Codeine

Benylin-DM



Antitussive side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Vomiting

Drowsiness

, Nausea

Diarrhea

Constipation

Nervousness

Restlessness



Antitussive N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER No fluids for 15 minutes after taking



Respiratory stimulants: action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Inhalation of medication triggers respiratory
center of brain

Increases the rate and depth of respiration



Respiratory stimulants medications - CORRECT ANSWER Spirits of ammonia (smelling salts)



Respiratory stimulants side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Irritates lining of nose

Nausea



Respiratory stimulants N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER Don't hold to close to the nose



Antacids: Action/uses - CORRECT ANSWER Neutralize stomach acid



Antacids (Medications) - CORRECT ANSWER TUMS

Rolaids

Milk of magnesia

Maalox

Mylanta

Mylicon



Antacids Side Effects - CORRECT ANSWER Constipation