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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






3. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






4. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






5. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






7. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






9. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






11. Hypotension is major side effect.






12. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






14. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






15. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






17. 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.






18. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






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






23. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






25. Antipsychotic. Schizophrenia - bipolar - autistic disorder. SE- weight gain - photosensitivity - impaired body temp regulation.






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






27. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






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






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






33. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






36. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






38. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






39. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






41. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






42. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






47. Antihypertensive






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

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






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