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NCLEX Meds

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1. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






4. Stool softner.






5. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






7. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






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






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






13. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






14. Affect the muscles around the bronchi (large airways). When the lungs are irritated - these bands of muscle can tighten - making the bronchi narrower. ______work by stopping the muscles from tightening.






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

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






17. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






19. Ginko - ginger and garlic interfere w/ anti - coagulants.

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20. Antihypertensive






21. Always drawn up first.






22. Anti - convulsant. Reduces amount of anesthesia needed.






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






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






25. Hypotension is major side effect.






26. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






28. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






29. 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.






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






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






32. (cefazolin). Anti - infective. 1st gen. cephalosporin.






33. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.






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






35. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






36. Bronchodilator; Adrenergic. Mgt of reversible airway diseases or to delay preterm labor. Maternal tachycardia can be SE -






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






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






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






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






41. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






42. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






43. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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44. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






45. Antianginal - antihypertenisve/ Calcium Channel Blocker. Check pulse before administering - bradycardia is major SE.






46. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






49. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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