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NCLEX Meds

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1. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






2. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






3. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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4. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






6. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






7. (ipratropium bromide). Bronchodilator/Anticholinergic. COPD.






8. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






9. Always drawn up first.






10. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






12. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






14. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






16. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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

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






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






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






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






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






23. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






24. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






25. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






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






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






31. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






34. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






35. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






37. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






44. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






48. Osmotic diuretic






49. Antiinfective - antiprotozoal - antiulcer agent. Used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease.






50. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.