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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antihypertensive






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






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






4. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






6. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






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

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10. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






12. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






13. Treatment for seizures.






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






15. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






16. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






18. Antidibetic. Must be discontinued 48 hrs prior to contrast media being given






19. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






23. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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

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25. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






32. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






34. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






36. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






38. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






39. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






40. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






50. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.