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NCLEX Meds

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1. Hypotension is major side effect.






2. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






6. Stool softner.






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






8. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






10. Osmotic diuretic






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






12. Always drawn up first.






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

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






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






16. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






18. 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.






19. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






21. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






30. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






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






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






36. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






39. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






45. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






46. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






48. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






50. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.