QMAP Medication Classifications and Effects 2

Question 1

Which class of medications is primarily used to lower blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Antihypertensives

Answer

Analgesics

Answer

Antihistamines

Answer

Antibiotics

Question 2

What is the primary therapeutic effect of a bronchodilator?

Accepted Answer

Opens airways by relaxing bronchial muscles

Answer

Reduces fever

Answer

Slows heart rate

Answer

Reduces joint inflammation

Question 3

A resident is prescribed an anticoagulant. What should the QMAP watch for?

Accepted Answer

Signs of unusual bleeding such as bruising, blood in urine or stool, or bleeding gums

Answer

Weight gain

Answer

Increased appetite

Answer

Drowsiness

Question 4

What is the difference between a generic and brand name medication?

Accepted Answer

Generic is the universal chemical name; brand is the manufacturer's proprietary name

Answer

No difference

Answer

Brand names are always safer

Answer

Generic medications are always weaker

Question 5

Which class of medications treats bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics

Answer

Antivirals

Answer

Antifungals

Answer

Antihistamines

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a diuretic medication?

Accepted Answer

Increase urine output and reduce excess fluid

Answer

Increase heart rate

Answer

Reduce pain

Answer

Lower blood sugar