Indiana QMA State Exam questions & answers 2023 Pharmacology - correct answer Is the study of medications and their effect on the body Medications - correct answer Are substances or mixture used to diagnose, treat or prevent disease or illness Sources of Medication - correct answer plants, animals, minerals, chemicals Semi-Synthetic Drugs - correct answer Man-made, plants, animals, or minerals Adverse Effects (ADR) - correct answer An undesired side effect or toxicity Allergic Effect - correct answer Can be life threatening or simple reactions Allergic Effect - correct answer If a resident has breathing problems or a skin rash a medication was administered, the nurse must be notified immediately Side Effect - correct answer Outcome that are not intended; the action or effect of a medication other than that desired. Commonly undesirable, such as nausea, headache, insomnia, etc Toxic Effect - correct answer Occurs when too much of a medication is absorbed by the body Toxic Effect - correct answer Can be life threatening Cumulative Effect - correct answer Build up of a substance that could lead to toxicity Ointments - correct answer Must be soft enough to spread at room temperature and melt at the body temperature Ointment - correct answer When used for the eye must be marked "ophthalmic" (Examples- zinc, oxide ointment, and Vaseline) Half Life - correct answer The time it takes half of the medication to leave the bloodstream Short Half Life - correct answer The more often a medication must be given to maintain a constant action
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