INDIANA QMA MEDICATIONS SET
TEST QUESTIONS WITH REVISED
AND UPDATED ANSWERS
Orosone, Medrol, Cortisporin Otic - Answer-Anti-inflammatory steroids
ACTION: treats inflammation (dermatitis, arthritis, chronic respiratory disease) treats
Meinere's Disease
ADR: elevates blood sugar, masks infection, hair loss, weight gain, edema, night
sweats, prolonged bleeding, increased bruising
N/C: give with food, monitor for infection and hyperglycemia, DO NOT STOP
ABRUPTLY
Timoptic solution, Pilocar - Answer-Miotics
ACTION: decrease eye pressure/ treats glaucoma
ADR: beta blocker; eye irritation, blurred vision, confusion, may lower blood pressure
ADR2: blurred vision, headache, salivation
N/C: make pouch with lower lid and place drop there, do not place directly on the eye
Inderal, Pacerone - Answer-Antiarrhythmics
ACTION: regulates heart rate and rhythm
ADR: bradycardia, postural hypotension, dizziness
N/C: stay out of the sun, skin may turn blue/gray. Report bradycardia or hypotension to
nurse promptly.
Slow K, K-dur - Answer-Potassium Supplements
ACTION: K+ replacement from some diuretics
ADR: stomach irritation
N/C: give with food, do not crush
Cipro, Septra, Macrodantin, Bactrim - Answer-Urinary anti-infectives
ACTION: prevent or treat UTI's
ADR1: dizziness, headache, n/v
ADR2: used for resistant UTI's, n/v, allergic reactions
ADR3: GI upset (give with food) turns urine rust yellow brown
N/C: obtain U/A C&S before medication started, encourage extra fluids
Norvir - Answer-Anti-Aids
ACTION: treats symptoms of AIDS, only palliative
ADR: diarrhea, nausea, abdominal discomfort, acid regurgitation
Synthroid - Answer-Thyroid Supplement
ACTION: replacement therapy for hypothyroidism
, ADR: insomnia, heart palpitations, chest pain, tremors
N/C: report chest pain to nurse immediately, may take up to 3 weeks for therapeutic
level
Ambien, Dalmane, Restoril - Answer-Hypnotic/Sedatives
ACTION: produces sleep
ADR: dependence, morning after drowsiness, rash, short term memory loss, excitability
in the elderly
N/C: try non medication intervention first
Zyloprim - Answer-Antigout
ACTION: treats gout
ADR: GI Disturbance (works by causing diarrhea to rid body of uric acid)
Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, MOM - Answer-Antacids
ACTION: treats heartburn, indigestion, osteoarthritis
ADR: some cause diarrhea while others cause constipation
N/C: monitor consistency of residents stools, give one hour before or 2 hours after
routine meds
Aricept - Answer-Anti-Alzheimer's
ACTION: treats mild to moderate Alzheimers
ADR: anorexia, insomnia, dizziness, muscle cramps
N/C: give with food for GI upset
Urocholine - Answer-Drug that affects bladder tone
ACTION: directly affects smooth muscle of the urinary tract
ADR: difficulty urinating, tachycardia, dry mouth, incontinence, diarrhea/abdominal pain
N/C: DO NOT GIVE WITH FOOD!!
Calan, Isoptin, Procardia - Answer-Calcium Channel Blockers
ACTION: treats angina and arrhythmias
ADR: dizziness, bradycardia, hypotension, chest pain
N/C: monitor blood pressure, is SBP<90 or pulse <60 hold dose and inform nurse
Rifaden, INH - Answer-Tuberculosis meds
ACTION: treats TB
ADR: fatigue, drowsiness, numbness in extremities, confusion, vision problems,
anorexia
N/C: monitor for jaundice, weight loss, give with food and store in a light resistant
container
Sinemet, Levadopa - Answer-Anti-parkinsons drug
ACTION: treats Parkinson's disease-relieves tremors and weakness
ADR: dizziness, postural hypotension, urinary retention, GI upset, drowsiness
N/C: monitor urinary output, give with food
