Qma Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

STUDY GUIDE FOR QMA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, VERIFIED/ 1 Liter - -1000 mL 1 tablespoon - -15 mL 1 teaspoon - -5 mL 30 cc - -1 ounce Absorption - -Occurs when medication moves from the site of administration into the bloodstream. **food may prevent some medications from being absorbed** example milk with tetracycline Acquired ImmuneDeficiency Syndrome - -Results from infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which destroys the body's ability to fight infection. Vir...

QMA FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ GRADED A+/ VERIFIED/ Hepatitis - -contagious disease of the liver Shock - -occurs when vital parts of the body ( brain, heart and lungs) do not get enough blood Cardiac Arrest - -heart function and circulation stops. Resident is unresponsive, no chest movement or pause. Apnea - -serves to relieve or alleviate symptoms Generic name is also known as - -official name Systemic Effect - -affects the entire body Adverse Effects - -an undesired sid...

QMA FINAL PRACTICE TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ Prior to acceping the medication cart keys to begin his/her shift, the QMA knows that he/she must: A. Count/Reconcile the controlled substance count with a licensed nurse B. Count/Reconcile the controlled substance count with another QMA C. Nothing is required prior to taking the keys to the medication cart D. Both a and - -A. Count/Reconcile the controlled substance count with a licensed nurse Pharmacology is the study of? ...

QMA INDIANA EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ 6 rights of medication administration - -RIGHT MEDICATION RIGHT DOSE RIGHT PATIENT RIGHT ROUTE RIGHT TIME RIGHT DOCUMENTATION Antacids - -Tums Amphojel, Rolaids Milk of Magnesia, Alternagel Maalox, Mylanta, Gelusil, Riopan Mylicon Antacids Action - -Neutralizes stomach acid. decreases the rate of gastric emptying, treats hyperacidity Antacids Use - -Peptic ulcer, used to treat heartburn; reflux esophagitis, gastritis, hiata...

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 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 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 INSULIN PRACTICE TEST REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ endocrine system - -composed of glands that secrete different types of hormone that affect almost every cell, organ and function of your body. It is essential in regulating growth and development, metabolism, as well as reproductive processes and mood. The pancreas is a gland in the _________ system? - -Endocrine System The pancreas secretes which two hormones? - -Insulin , Glucagon What is the purpose of Insulin? - -To c...

QMA IVYTECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRACTICE TEST REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. RATED A+ Pharmacology is the study of - -Medications and their effect on the body Mrs. Johnson's Glucophage is ordered bid. She should receive this medication: - -The abbreviation for two times a day is bid To treat glaucoma, Mrs. Johnson is given: - -Pilocar is classified as a miotic which decreases eye pressure and is used to treat glaucoma Adverse effects of Vasotec include: - -Adverse effects of Vasotec ...

QMA LESSONS 12-16 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+ what is required before any member of the healthcare team can a minister in medication - -a physician orders what is a responsibility of a qma administer medications - -to follow a physician's orders why is it important for the qma to understand abbreviations symbols and the different weights and measurements - -in order to administer medication accurately will assist The QMA understanding the condition and diagnosis of t...