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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






4. Antiparkinson agent. Treatment of acute extrapyramidal SE-(torticollis).






5. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






6. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






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






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

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12. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






13. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






14. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






20. Always drawn up first.






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






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






23. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






25. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






26. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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27. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






35. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






39. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






40. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






41. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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

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






44. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






47. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






48. Antipsychotic - antimetic. SE may be difficulty urinating which can become severe health problem.






49. 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.






50. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.