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NCLEX Meds

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1. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






2. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






4. CNS depressant. Given to mother during labor; can cause slowed respirations and hyporeflexia in newborn.






5. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






7. Stool softner.






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






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






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






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






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






13. Always drawn up first.






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






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






16. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






18. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






19. 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.






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






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






22. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






25. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






26. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






27. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






29. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






33. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






34. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






35. 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.






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






37. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






38. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






39. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






41. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






44. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






45. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






48. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






49. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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