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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






4. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






5. Antiparkinson drugs.

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6. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






9. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






11. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






12. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






14. Expected results is prolonged PTT time of 1.5 times the control.






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






16. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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17. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






19. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






22. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






23. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






24. 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.






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






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

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27. Stool softner.






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






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






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






31. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






34. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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

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






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






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






41. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






44. Antiulcer agent/histamine h2 antagonist. Used in GERD and ulcers; taken once a day - at bedtime.






45. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






47. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






48. Antirheumatic - NSAID. Treats inflammatory disorders. Take w/food do prevent GI upset.






49. Potassium sparing diuretic






50. Antidibetic. Must be discontinued 48 hrs prior to contrast media being given