Qma state review - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

INDIANA QMA STATE TEST EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ ACE inhibitors Action - -Lowers b/p ACE inhibitors meds - -Capoten (captopril) Zestoretic (lisinopril) Vasotec (enalapril) ACE inhibitors N.C. - -Monitor residents pulse and b/p frequently ACE inhibitors side effects - -Hypotension Dry cough Nausea Vomiting AIDS meds - -AZT (zivodudine) Norvir Fortovase Crixivan AIDS meds N.C. - -Avoid direct skin contact with mucous membranes, body fluids, wounds Wear gloves...

INDIANA QMA STATE TEST EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ 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 prost...

How many in-service hours must QMA may have to recertify Answer 6 How often does a Qma have to re-certified in and by what date Answer Yearly, by March 31 If a resident has trouble swallowing, who do you consult? Answer Speech therapy Another name for bipolar is Answer manic depressive The resident advocate is called Answer Ombudsman 45 mL = how many ounces? Answer 1 1/2 Safe thing to do when a resident is having a seizure? Answer Loosen clothing around their neck Whe...

QMA INDIANA STATE TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ What is dementia? - -A term for several symptoms related to a decline in thinking skills You should attempt gradual dose reduction on what class/type of med - -Antipsychotic How do you count pulse/respiration - -Together When do you do the Heimlich Maneuver - -When choking. Can't speak or couch How do you know a G-Tube is in the correct place - -Check with auscultation Debridement med can only be applied by who - -Licensed pe...

QMA STATE TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ What carries blood away from the heart? - -arteries what causes myocardial ischemia? - -lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart What is glaucoma? - -increased intraocular pressure what meds treat glaucoma? - -miotics, beta blocker what is the action of miotics - -decreases eye pressure What are cataracts? - -secondary infection, congenital disorder, reaction to medicafions or chemical toxicity what are symptoms of cataracts? - ...

QMA STATE TEST EXAM REVIEW & ANSWERS/ GRADED A+/ VERIFIED. ccms - -clean catch midstream QMA scope of practice - -may perform hemoccult testing on stool specimens as ordered by a physician hemoccult testing - -A screen for fecal occult blood Hemoccult test slide (quaiac paper) - -assess for expiration date hypovalemia - -state of decreased blood volume. May cause a high false oximetry reading. QMA's may not apply oxygen to a resident in an emergency without a physicians order. - -Howev...

QMA INDIANA STATE TEST EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ What is dementia? - -A term for several symptoms related to a decline in thinking skills You should attempt gradual dose reduction on what class/type of med - -Antipsychotic How do you count pulse/respiration - -Together When do you do the Heimlich Maneuver - -When choking. Can't speak or couch How do you know a G-Tube is in the correct place - -Check with auscultation Debridement med can only be applied by who - -Licens...

QMA STATE TEST EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ What carries blood away from the heart? - -arteries what causes myocardial ischemia? - -lack of adequate oxygen supply to the heart What is glaucoma? - -increased intraocular pressure what meds treat glaucoma? - -miotics, beta blocker what is the action of miotics - -decreases eye pressure What are cataracts? - -secondary infection, congenital disorder, reaction to medicafions or chemical toxicity what are symptoms of catarac...

QMA INDIANA STATE TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ What is dementia? - -A term for several symptoms related to a decline in thinking skills You should attempt gradual dose reduction on what class/type of med - -Antipsychotic How do you count pulse/respiration - -Together When do you do the Heimlich Maneuver - -When choking. Can't speak or couch How do you know a G-Tube is in the correct place - -Check with auscultation Debridement med can only be applied by who - ...

QMA scope of practice 1. Observe and Report medication reactions and side effects 2. Vital Signs 3. Administer Medications - oral/ophthalmic/optic/nasal/rectal preparations metered dose inhalers - apply topical preparations (creams, ointments, lotions) to minor skin conditions 4. Document personally prepared and administered drugs 5. Administer Oxygen per nasal cannula or non-sealing mask in an Emergency 6. Measure Oxygen Saturation per Oximeter 7. Crush/Alter drugs if approved by phys...