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NCLEX Meds

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1. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






4. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






7. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






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






12. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






13. Hypotension is major side effect.






14. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






16. Antiparkinson drugs.

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17. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






18. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






19. Always drawn up first.






20. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






21. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






23. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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






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






28. (dobutamine). Inotropic/adrenergic. Heart failure.






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






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






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






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






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






34. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






37. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






39. Bronchodilator; Adrenergic. Mgt of reversible airway diseases or to delay preterm labor. Maternal tachycardia can be SE -






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






41. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






42. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






43. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






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






48. Aka: estrogen. Initial SE: nausea. Long - term SE: visual disturbances & tinnitus






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






50. Stool softner.