QMA MEDICATIONS EXAM
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What is the generic name for Hydrea - Answer-hydroxyurea
What is the classification and use for Hydrea (hydroxyurea) - Answer-Antineoplastic,
Chemotherapy. Cancer by killing or slow the growth of cancer cells.
The ADR and N/C: for Hydrea (hydroxyurea) - Answer-N/V hair loss decrease in WBC
avoid alcohol, monitor for signs of bleeding
What is the generic name for Synthroid - Answer-levothyroxine
What is the classification and use for Synthroid (levothyroxine) - Answer-Thyroid
Hormones. Replacement therapy if the thyroid is not producing sufficient hormones
What is the ADR and N/C for Synthroid (levothyroxine) - Answer-Nervousness,
insomnia, palpitations, sweating, tremors, chest pains. N/C: Report chest pains
immediately to the nurse. on set is gradual full effect in about 3wks. Administer as a
single dose
What is the generic name for Proventil, Ventolin - Answer-albuterol
What is the classification and use for Proventil, Ventolin (albuterol) - Answer-
Bronchodilators. Treat asthma, bronchitis and chronic lung disease
What is the ADR and N/C for Proventil, Ventolin (albuterol) - Answer-Withdrawal
symptomps may occur if medication is discontinued, restlessness, dizziness
palpitations, nausea, hypertension. Resident may become frightened, anxious,
manipulative or demanding while taking med.
What is the generic name for Ambien - Answer-zolpidem
What is the classification and use for Ambien (zolpidem) - Answer-Sedative/Hypnotics.
Reduce physical and mental activity, control convulsion, produce sleep. Treat insomnia
,What is the ADR and N/C: for Ambien (zolpidem) & Restoril - Answer-Rash, nausea,
dependence morning after drowsiness, short term memory loss, some elderly may
become excited other than sedated. N/C may become dependent on the medication.
What is the generic name for Rifadin - Answer-rifampin
What is the classification and use for Rifadin (rifampin) - Answer-Tuberculosis med.
Treat the active disease
What is the ADR and N/C for Rifadin (rifampin) - Answer-Fatigue, drowsiness,
numbness in extremities, nausea, confusion, headache vision problem, anorexia, rash.
N/C: Can turn urine feces, sputum, sweat or tears to a harmless red-orange color.
Administer to residents who have a history of alcoholism and liver disease. Monitor for
weight loss and signs for hepatitis jaundaice
What is the generic name for Nardil - Answer-phenelzine sulfate
What is the generic name for Parnate - Answer-tranylcypromide sulfate
What is the classification and use for Nardil (phenelzine) - Answer-Antidepressant.
Treat depression
What is the ADR and N/C Nardil (phenelzine) - Answer-Muscle tremors, heart
irregularities, diarrhea, sweating and constipation. N/C: Avoid cheese, fish, liver, yogurt,
beer, wine
What is the generic name for Thorazine - Answer-chlorpromazine
What is the generic name for Seroquel - Answer-quetiapine
What is the classification and use for Thorazine (chlorpromazine) and Seroquel
(quetiapine) - Answer-Antipsychotic. Delusions and hallucinations
What is the generic name for Antipsychotic - Answer-neuroleptics
What is the ADR and N/C for Thorazine (chlorpromazine) and Seroquel (quetiapine) -
Answer-May cause tardive dyskinesia, abnormal movements of the extremeties, in and
out movement of the tongue, sucking and smacking lips and lateral jaw movement. N/C:
Abrupt withdrawal of antipsychotics may cause seizures.
What is the generic name for Aricept - Answer-donepezil
What is the classification and use for Aricept (donepezil) - Answer-Anti-Alzheimer's. Mild
to moderate dementia and alzheimers
, What is the ADR and N/C for Aricept (donepezil) - Answer-Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, abdominal cramps and headache. N/C: administer
medication exactly as prescribed at regular intervals. Adjust dosage no more then every
6wks
What is the generic name for Vitamin B6 - Answer-Pyridoxine HC1
What is classification and use for Vitamin B6 - Answer-Pyridoxine HC1. Combined with
INH therapy which causes B6 deficiency
What is the ADR and N/C for Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - Answer-Drowsiness. Do not give
to resident receiving Levodopa
What is the classification and use for Theragran - Answer-Multivitamin. Supplement
diet, promote wound healings
What is the ADR and N/C for Theragran - Answer-Itching diarrhea and nausea. Do not
crash take w/food
What are some symptoms of infection - Answer-inflammation, increased body
temperature, pain, discharge, decrease in function
What is the generic name for Synneterol - Answer-amantadine
What is the use for Symmetrel - Answer-prevent the flu (influenza type A). It can also
treat Parkinson's disease and parkinson-like symptoms caused by certain medications.
What is the classification for Symmetrel - Answer-Dopamine promoter and antiviral drug
What is the ADR for Symmeterol - Answer-Confusion, drowsiness, light headed and
insomnia
What is the N/C for Symmeterol - Answer-Must be given within 1st 48hrs of
signs/symptoms only effective for type A
What is the generic name for Matulane - Answer-procarbazine HCL
What is the classification and use for Matulane (procarbazine) - Answer-Chemotherapy.
Cancer kills or slow the growth of cancer cells
What is the ADR and N/C Matulane (procarbazine) - Answer-N/V hair loss, decrease in
white blood cells. N/C: Avoid alcohol, monitor for sign of bleeding
What is the generic name for Ancef - Answer-cephalexin
What is the generic name for Amoxil - Answer-amoxicillin trihydrate
