Indiana QMA State Test Questions and Answers

Indiana QMA State Test Questions and Answers

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 prostate conditions Encourage fluids May develop tolerance Increased drowsiness TB medications ✔✔Rifadin (rifampin) INH (isoniazid) Laniazid Nydrazid TB meds N.C. ✔✔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 ✔✔Reduce/kill growth of the bacteria that causes TB Treat active disease TB side effects ✔✔Fatigue Drowsiness Numbness in extremities Nausea Vomiting Confusion Headache Rash Combination products: action/uses ✔✔Preparations containing more than one product Treat cough and allergies Combination products: medications ✔✔Sinutab, actifed Combination products: side effects ✔✔Drowsiness, dry mouth