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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






5. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






7. 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.






8. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






11. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






12. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






15. Always drawn up first.






16. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






17. Potassium sparing diuretic






18. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






22. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






26. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






28. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






29. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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

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






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






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






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






35. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






39. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






41. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






42. Osmotic diuretic






43. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






44. Hypotension is major side effect.






45. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






46. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






50. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.