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NCLEX Meds

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1. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






2. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






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






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






8. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






10. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






11. Antiparkinson drugs.

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12. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






16. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






17. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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

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






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






21. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






22. Hormone. Treats hypothyroidism. Should increase metabolic processes - including GFR - decreasing edema.






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. Hypotension is major side effect.






28. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






29. 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.






30. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






31. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






32. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






36. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






40. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






44. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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

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






48. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






49. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






50. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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