INDIANA QMA MEDICATIONS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Antivirals: prevents HIV virus from multiplying in the body - Answer-To prevent
multiplication of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the body.
zidovudine (AZT, Azidothymidine), saquinavir (Fortovase), ritonavir (Norvir), indinavir
sulfate (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept)
SE: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal discomfort, acid regurgitation
Vaccine and Toxoids: stimulate the body to produce its own immunity (antibodies)
*Influenza vaccine contraindicated in persons with allergies to feathers, chicken, or eggs
- Answer-To prevent disease.
tetanus toxoid, measles, mumps, rubella vaccine (MMR), pneumococcal (Pneumovax-
23), influenza virus (Fluogen), hepatitis B vaccine (Engerix-B, Recombivax HB)
SE: allergic reaction, pain/swelling at injection site, rash, fever, flu-like symptoms,
convulsions
Iron Minerals: replaces iron in the body
*dilute liquid prep in juice or water, may cause black tarry stools, do not crush, do not
administer with antacids - Answer-To treat iron deficiency anemia.
ferrous sulfate (Feosol, Slow-Fe)
SE: nausea, insomnia, constipation, diarrhea
Potassium Minerals: replaces and maintains potassium levels
*administer during or after meals with full glass of water, completely dissolve powders
before giving, do not crush solid forms - Answer-To treat potassium deficiency.
potassium chloride (Micro-K, Kaochlor, Klor-Con, Slow-K, K-tab, K-Lor, K-Lyte)
SE: listlessness, mental confusion, cardiac arrythmias, GI irritation
Calcium Minerals: reduces acid load in the GI tract, replaces calcium
*do not give w milk or milk products - Answer-To treat osteoporosis and dyspepsia
calcium carbonate (Tums, Os-Cal)
SE: Calcium deposits for in joints
Multivitamins: source of vitamins and minerals
, *do not crush, administer with food - Answer-To supplement diet, promote wound
healing.
Poly-Visol, Therabid, Thergan
SE: itching, diarrhea, nausea
Niacinamide Vitamin: necessary for fat metabolism - Answer-To lower cholesterol, treat
Meniere's Disease, vasodilator
Vitamin B3, Nicotinic Acid
SE: headache, facial flushing, itching, jaundice, postural hypotension
Folic Acid Vitamin: necessary for normal erythropoiesis (formation of RBC) and
nucleoprotein synthesis
*protect med from light and heat - Answer-To treat liver disease and alcoholism
Vitamin B9
SE: rash, malaise, bronchospasms as an allergic reaction
Ascorbic Acid Vitamin: necessary for collagen formation and tissue repair
*store in light resistant container, check expiration - Answer-To treat burns, wounds,
fractures, and aid in treating viral infections
Vitamin C
SE: diarrhea, renal calculi
Pyridoxine HCL: necessary for amino acid metabolism
*do not give to persons receiving Levodopa - Answer-To treat B6 deficiency especially
due to INH therapy
Vitamin B6
SE: drowsiness
Thiamine HCL: necessary for carb metabolism
*Store in air tight, light resistant, non-metal container - Answer-To treat alcoholism, GI
disease, cirrhosis
Vitamin B1
SE: restlessness, diarrhea, anaphylactic reaction, sweating, nausea, hypotension
Anti-Parkinson's Medications: relieve tremors and muscular weakness, treatment of
extrapyramidal effects of major psychotropics
*provide adequate hydration, measures to promote voiding - Answer-To treat symptoms
of Parkinson's Disease
benztropine mesylate (Cogentin), trihexyphenidyl HCL (Artane), levodopa (Larodopa, L-
Dopa), levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet), amantadine (Symmetrel), selegiline (Elepryl)
