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NCLEX Meds

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1. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






2. Antiarrhythmics. Used for premature ventricular contractions in excess of 6 per minute.






3. End in 'lol' - decrease BP. Negative SE: bronchospasms and bradycardia.






4. Antiemetic - antihistamine - sedative/hypnotic; can cause NECROSIS to vein






5. Antiarrhythmic. Adverse reactions are severe hypotension or bradycardia.






6. Can cause a hemorrhage during a sickle cell crisis.






7. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






8. CNS depressant. Given to mother during labor; can cause slowed respirations and hyporeflexia in newborn.






9. Can cause gastrointestinal bleeding - changes in stool color should be reported.

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10. (norepinephrine). Vasopressor. Severe hypotension and shock.






11. (ipratropium bromide). Bronchodilator/Anticholinergic. COPD.






12. Antifungal/imidazoles. Treats candidasis as seen in AIDS.






13. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






14. Antiulcer agent. Treats ulcers - GERD - heartburn. Take w/meals and before bed; SE- acne like rash.






15. Needs to be taken at bed time






16. Always drawn up first.






17. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






18. (nitroprusside) Antihypertensive. Agent used to treat shock - cardiac arrest - and anaphylaxis






19. Antiparkinson drugs.

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20. Calcium channel blocker/antihypertensive; when used w/other antiphyertensives can cause hypotension and HF.






21. (benztropine). Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Treats extrapyramidal effects.






22. Potassium sparing diuretic






23. Antiparkinson agent. Treatment of acute extrapyramidal SE-(torticollis).






24. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






25. Antihypertensive






26. Can cause postural hypotension; monitor VS before & after administration.






27. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






28. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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29. Cephalosporin antibiotic






30. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






31. Antipsychotic - antimetic. SE may be difficulty urinating which can become severe health problem.






32. Tricyclic Antidepressant. SE: sore throat - fever - increased fatiuge - and V/D






33. Antipsychotic. Given IM w/ 2 inch - 21 gauge needle.






34. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






35. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






36. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






37. A rapid acting insulin w/an onset of 5-15 minutes.






38. Metered does inhaler for control of asthma; rinse mouth after use.






39. Antiparkinson agent - antidiabetic/dopamine agonists. Take w/meals to prevent GI upset.






40. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






41. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






42. Can cause fetal hemorrhage; do not use during pregnancy.






43. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






44. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






45. Antiinfective - antiprotozoal - antiulcer agent. Used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease.






46. Antianginal. Acute and long - term mgt of angina pectoris - CHF - MI. Raises HR.






47. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






48. Antiarrththmic - inotropic. HF - A- fib - atrial flutter - paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Increases force of Myocardial contraction. Increases CO and slows HR.






49. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






50. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.