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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






4. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






6. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






7. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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8. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






9. Antiparkinson drugs.

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10. Antihypertensive






11. 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.






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






13. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






14. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






15. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






16. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






21. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






23. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






32. Treatment for seizures.






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






34. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






44. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






46. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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

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