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NCLEX Meds

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1. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






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






6. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






7. Anti - inflammatory steroid. Maintenance of asthma; rinse mouth after using.






8. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






10. Antiparkinson drugs.

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11. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






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






15. Osmotic diuretic






16. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






17. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






20. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






22. Antiemetic used to control N & V - anxiety.






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






24. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. An intermediate - acting insulin w/ a peak action of 6-12 hours






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






33. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






34. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






35. Stool softner.






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






37. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






38. An herbal supplement used in the mgt of menopausal symptoms.






39. Cephalosporin antibiotic






40. Antihypertensive






41. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






42. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






45. Always drawn up first.






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






47. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






48. Opioid analgesic. Monitor RR and depth of respirations.






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






50. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.