QMA WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS.
Antacid action and use - CORRECT ANSWER Treat heartburn, reflux esophagitis, gastritis, hiatal hernia,
peptic ulcer,
Neutralizes stomach acid, decreases rate of gastric emptying, treats hyper acidity
Antacid meds - CORRECT ANSWER Calcium salt(Tums) constipation
Aluminum salt(Amphojel, Rolaids) constipation
Magnesium salts(milk of mag)diarrhea
Combo magn and alum (Maalox, Mylanta,Gelusil,Riopan) balance constipation
Simethecone(Mylicon) anti fart
Anti ulcer action and use - CORRECT ANSWER Prevents release of gastric acid to treat and prevent
stomach and duodenal ulcers
High does can cause confusion
Anti ulcer meds - CORRECT ANSWER (Pepcid) famotidine
(Axid) nizatidine
(Zantac) rantidine
(Tagamet)cimetidine
(Cytotec) misoprostol
(Protonix) pantoprazole sodium
Ac
(Prilosec) omeprazole
(Carfate) sucralfate
(Prevacid) lansoprazole
(Nexium) esomeprazole magnesium-adhears to ulcerated area
,Antiemetic action and use - CORRECT ANSWER Suppress nausea and vomiting by acting on the brain
control center, treat nausea and to treat and prevent vomiting
Can cause drowsiness
Antiemetic meds - CORRECT ANSWER (Dramamine) domehydrinate
(Tigan)trimethobenzamide
(Compazine) prochlorperazine
(Phenergan)promethazine hydrochloride
(Antivert)meclizine
Emetic action and use - CORRECT ANSWER Induce vomiting, when poison is ingested,
Emetic meds - CORRECT ANSWER Syrup of ipecac
Antidiarrheal med
Absorbant
Action and use - CORRECT ANSWER Relieve diarrhea, absorbs excess fluid and bacteria,
can cause minimal constipation, nausea, dry mouth and abdominal pain
Antidiarrheal med
Absorbant meds - CORRECT ANSWER bismuth(Pepto-Bismol)
kaolin
kaolin and pectin (Kaopectate)
pectin(from apples)
Antidiarrheal
Opiates
Action and use - CORRECT ANSWER reduce peristalsis by action on CNS and diminishes secretions, treat
diarrhea
,can cause dizziness
Antidiarrheal
Opiates meds - CORRECT ANSWER opiates(Paregoric)
Gastro meds that alter motility
Action and use - CORRECT ANSWER act on the autonomic nervous system to alter peristalsis, used for
spastic colon, diarrhea, GERD, causes varied symptoms, blurred vision, dry mouth, heart paps, urine
retention, constipation
Decrease motility meds - CORRECT ANSWER atropine sulfate
diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)
atropine
scopolamine
phenobarbital (Donnatal)
kaolin
pectin
loperamide (Imodium)
dicyclomine (Bentyl)
Increase motility meds - CORRECT ANSWER metoclopramide (Reglan)
Cathartics lax med
Action and use - CORRECT ANSWER laxatives which stimulate intestinal peristalsis: usually act in 6-8
hours when given in oral form. suppositories act faster
can cause cramping, nausea diarrhea
Cathartics lax meds - CORRECT ANSWER castor oil
senna (Senokot)
bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
, phenolphthalein (Ex-Lax, Doxidan)
Saline lax meds
Action and use - CORRECT ANSWER pull fluid into large intestine, acts within 8 hours
Saline lax meds - CORRECT ANSWER (Milk of mag) aluminum salts
Lube lax
Action and use - CORRECT ANSWER increase water retention in stool thereby stimulating evacuation,
can interfere with absorbing nutrients, NO long term use of with meals, possible cramping
Lube lax meds - CORRECT ANSWER =Mineral Oil- works within 2-6 hours. give on empty stomach, can
give with fruit juice
-Haleys MO
Glycerin suppository-should be reatained for at least 15 min for best results
Lax that moisten bm
Action and use - CORRECT ANSWER stool softener used to promote regular bm, can cause mild cramping
and diarrhea
Lax that moisten bm meds - CORRECT ANSWER docusate calcium(Surfak)
docusate sodium(Colace)
calcium polycarbophil (Fiber Con)
Lax increase bulk
Action and use - CORRECT ANSWER -adsorbs water and expands to increase bulk and moisture content
of stool. acts within 12 hours to 3 days as the most natural nonirritating method to relieve constipation
-nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, esophageal, gastric small intestine and rectal obstruction when med is
taken in dry form
