Indiana QMA Study Guide Latest Update 2024- 2025 Actual Exam 180 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
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_____ medications act only where the medication is applied - CORRECT ANSWER:
local
_____ medications act to effect the whole body - CORRECT ANSWER: systemic
_____ medications cause a change in the symptoms due to the individual believing medication is working even though substance does not have therapeutic properties. -
CORRECT ANSWER: placebo
1 milliliter = ____ cubic centimeter - CORRECT ANSWER: 1 cubic centimeter
1 oz= __ cc - CORRECT ANSWER: 30 cc
1 tbsp= ___ mL - CORRECT ANSWER: 15 mL
1 tsp = ___ mL - CORRECT ANSWER: 5 mL
10 ml or 2 drops would be the ____ of the medication - CORRECT ANSWER:
dose/dosage
- steps to take if medication error occurs: - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. immediately report
- take vitals 1 / 3
to nurse
- follow facility policy
4 elements of successful communication - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. formulate message
- send message
- receive message
- observe for feedback
500 mg capsule or 250mg/5ml suspension would be the ______ of the. medication -
CORRECT ANSWER: strength
A blood clot or ruptured vessel in the brain will interrupt blood flow to brain tissues,
damaging a section of the brain is known as - CORRECT ANSWER:
CVA/cerebrovascular accident AKA stroke
a nosocomial infection is also known as - CORRECT ANSWER: hospital acquired
infection
a parasitic infestation caused by mites that burrow under the skin causing a rash with itching/irritation. common sites between fingers, wrists, inside elbows, waist, under arms
- CORRECT ANSWER: scabies
a parasitic infestation of the scalp or pubic hair with eggs attached in hair shafts, bites
causing severe itching - CORRECT ANSWER: pediculosis (lice)
A QMA can administer treatment to decubitus ulcers at what stage? - CORRECT
ANSWER: stage 1 ONLY
A QMA can only given inhalation medication in what form? - CORRECT ANSWER:
metered dose inhaler
a staph infection that is resistant to most antibiotics and difficult to cure is known as -
CORRECT ANSWER: MRSA 2 / 3
ac - CORRECT ANSWER: before meals
Acidic drugs are absorbed in the - CORRECT ANSWER: stomach
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) results from - CORRECT ANSWER:
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
alkaline drugs are absorbed in the - CORRECT ANSWER: small intestine
amount of drug in dosage form or unit of dosage is known as the _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER: strength
amount of drug taken at one time is known as the ____ - CORRECT ANSWER: dose
an airborne bacterial infection that can attack any area of the body, most commonly
lungs. skin testing/chest X-ray needed to determine infection - CORRECT ANSWER:
tuberculosis
an intestinal bacteria from spores that wipe out bacteria from antibiotic therapy leading
to diarrhea is known as - CORRECT ANSWER: C-diff or Clostridium Difficile
anatagonistic effect - CORRECT ANSWER: two medications interact with one another to cause decrease effect in one or both drugs
antibiotics ______ organisms - CORRECT ANSWER: kill/weaken invading organism
aphasia - CORRECT ANSWER: inability to speak clearly or in understandable manner
Before administering a PRN medication, a QMA should do what? - CORRECT
ANSWER: -receive authorization from the nurse
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