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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Expected results is prolonged PTT time of 1.5 times the control.






3. Hypotension is major side effect.






4. Stool softner.






5. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






6. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






7. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






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






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

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






14. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






15. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






16. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






18. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






20. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






23. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






27. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






31. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






32. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






34. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






35. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






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






41. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






42. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






43. 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.






44. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






45. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






46. 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.






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






48. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






49. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






50. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.