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NCLEX Meds

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1. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






3. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






4. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






7. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






8. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






9. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






11. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






15. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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






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






21. Antihypertensive






22. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






25. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






26. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






30. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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

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33. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






35. Osmotic diuretic






36. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






44. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






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






50. (dobutamine). Inotropic/adrenergic. Heart failure.