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NCLEX Meds

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1. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






3. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






4. Cause Respiratory depression and are contraindicated in head injuries; masks s/s of ICP.






5. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






7. Antirheumatic. Treats Inflammatory Bowel Disease - administer w/food or after meals.






8. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






9. Hormone. Treats hypothyroidism. Should increase metabolic processes - including GFR - decreasing edema.






10. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






11. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






12. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






13. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






15. Antianginal - antiarrhythmic - antihypertensive. Decreases effectiveness of Lipitor.






16. A very long acting insuling - has a continuous effect w/no peak.






17. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






19. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






21. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






22. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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






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






27. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






29. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






30. Used to treat tetany resulting from possible damage to parathyroid gland.






31. Is a short acting insulin w/an onset of action of 30-60 minutes.






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






33. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






34. Stool softner.






35. Antidepressant/SSRI. Treats OCD - depression - bulimia nervosa - panic disorder. SE: dry mouth - postural hypotension






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






37. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






38. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






40. Potassium sparing diuretic






41. Antidepressant. S/S of overdoes include excitability and tremors.






42. Osmotic diuretic






43. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






44. (dobutamine). Inotropic/adrenergic. Heart failure.






45. Anti - hypertensive patch. PO treats ADHD. Epidural form treats cancer pain.






46. Lipid - lowering agent. Used w/high triglyceride levels; monitor AST levels (8-20).






47. Iron. Constipation is a side effect. Gastric irritation - nausea - abdominal cramps - a/v/d and dark colored stools are also side effects.






48. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






49. Levels commonly tested (1 - 1.5 normal); very hard on kidneys - need to dring 2-3 L per day. Improvement not typically seen for 1-2 weeks.






50. (hydroxyzine). Anti - anxiety - antihistamine - seadative/hypnotic.