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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






5. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






6. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






8. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






9. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






11. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






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






15. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






17. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






18. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






20. Cephalosporin antibiotic






21. Osmotic diuretic






22. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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

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






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






26. 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.






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






28. Potassium sparing diuretic






29. Stool softner.






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






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






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






33. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






36. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






40. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






41. 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.






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






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






44. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






45. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






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






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