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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. Antihypertensive






4. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






5. Needs to be taken at bed time






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

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






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






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






10. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






11. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






13. Osmotic diuretic






14. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






15. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






16. CNS depressant. Given to mother during labor; can cause slowed respirations and hyporeflexia in newborn.






17. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






19. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






20. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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

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






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






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






25. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






26. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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27. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






28. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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






32. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






35. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






36. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






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






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






42. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






43. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






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






47. Treatment for seizures.






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






49. 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.






50. Drug of choice for burn pain management.