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NCLEX Meds

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1. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






2. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






3. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






7. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






8. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






9. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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10. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






12. Always drawn up first.






13. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






15. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






17. 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.






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






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






20. (nitroprusside) Antihypertensive. Agent used to treat shock - cardiac arrest - and anaphylaxis






21. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






23. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






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






34. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






35. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






36. MAOI- avoid aged cheese - yogurt - beer - & wine.






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






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






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






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






41. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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






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






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






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






48. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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