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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






5. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






6. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






7. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






11. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






12. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






15. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






17. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






18. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






19. Levels commonly tested (1 - 1.5 normal); very hard on kidneys - need to dring 2-3 L per day. Improvement not typically seen for 1-2 weeks.






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






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






22. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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

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24. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






26. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






30. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






33. Antihypertensive






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






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






36. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






37. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






38. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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






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






43. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






44. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






46. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






47. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






48. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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

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50. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.