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NCLEX Meds

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1. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






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






6. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






7. Antihypertensive ace inhibitor. Treats BP - mgt of symptomatic HF.






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






9. 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.






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






11. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






12. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






13. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






14. Potassium sparing diuretic






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. Osmotic diuretic






18. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






19. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






21. (isoproterenol). Antiarrhythmics - bronchodilators/adrenergics. Asthma - COPD - Bradycardia.






22. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






26. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






28. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






30. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






31. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






32. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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

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






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






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






37. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






40. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






43. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






50. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.