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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






2. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






3. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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

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5. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






6. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






7. Can cause a hemorrhage during a sickle cell crisis.






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






9. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






11. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






12. Needs to be taken at bed time






13. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






16. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






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






20. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






24. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






27. Hypotension is major side effect.






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

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29. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






31. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






33. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






35. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






36. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






37. Treatment for seizures.






38. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






40. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






43. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






46. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






48. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






49. Stool softner.






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