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NCLEX Meds

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1. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






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






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






7. Potassium sparing diuretic






8. Always drawn up first.






9. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






10. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






12. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






13. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






14. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






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






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

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






21. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






23. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






24. Antiparkinson drugs.

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25. An intermediate - acting insulin w/ a peak action of 6-12 hours






26. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






27. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






28. Antihypertensive






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






30. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






33. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






36. Stool softner.






37. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






40. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






41. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






42. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






45. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






48. 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.






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

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