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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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

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






4. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






5. Potassium sparing diuretic






6. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






7. Lipid - lowering agent. Used w/high triglyceride levels; monitor AST levels (8-20).






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






9. Antihypertensive






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






11. Hypotension is major side effect.






12. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






13. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






14. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






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






19. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






20. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






22. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






23. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






25. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






31. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






33. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






35. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






36. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






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






41. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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

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44. Osmotic diuretic






45. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






47. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






48. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






49. Treatment for seizures.






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