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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


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






9. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






10. Potassium sparing diuretic






11. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






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






16. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






17. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Osmotic diuretic






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






26. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






27. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






28. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






29. Aka: estrogen. Initial SE: nausea. Long - term SE: visual disturbances & tinnitus






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






42. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






43. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






44. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






45. (isoproterenol). Antiarrhythmics - bronchodilators/adrenergics. Asthma - COPD - Bradycardia.






46. Opioid analgesic. Monitor RR and depth of respirations.






47. Needs to be taken at bed time






48. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






50. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.