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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Antihypertensive






3. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






4. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






5. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






6. Osmotic diuretic






7. Antiemetic - antihistamine - sedative/hypnotic; can cause NECROSIS to vein






8. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






10. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






12. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






13. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






14. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






15. Needs to be taken at bed time






16. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






18. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






20. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






22. Antiarrththmic - inotropic. HF - A- fib - atrial flutter - paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Increases force of Myocardial contraction. Increases CO and slows HR.






23. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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

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






27. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






30. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






31. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






32. Expected results is prolonged PTT time of 1.5 times the control.






33. 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.






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






35. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






38. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






42. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






44. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






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






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






50. Stool softner.