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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






3. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






4. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






7. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






9. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






10. Stool softner.






11. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






12. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






14. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






15. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






17. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






18. 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.






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






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






21. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






24. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






25. Antiarrhythmic. Adverse reactions are severe hypotension or bradycardia.






26. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






28. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






29. Antihypertensive






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






31. Hypotension is major side effect.






32. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






33. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






34. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






38. Needs to be taken at bed time






39. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






41. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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


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






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






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






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






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






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






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