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NCLEX Meds

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






2. 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.






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






4. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






5. Needs to be taken at bed time






6. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






8. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






12. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






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






17. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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

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






20. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






21. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






22. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






24. Stool softner.






25. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






28. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






30. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






32. Treatment for seizures.






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






34. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






36. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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37. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






40. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






44. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






45. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






46. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






48. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






49. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






50. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.