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NCLEX Meds

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1. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






3. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






7. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






8. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






11. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






13. 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.






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






15. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






16. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






17. Antiarrhythmic. Adverse reactions are severe hypotension or bradycardia.






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






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






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






21. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






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






26. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






27. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






28. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






29. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






31. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






33. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






34. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






37. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






39. Treatment for seizures.






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






41. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






49. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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