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NCLEX Meds

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1. (benztropine). Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Treats extrapyramidal effects.






2. Stool softner.






3. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






4. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






8. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






9. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






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






13. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






15. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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

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18. Osmotic diuretic






19. Levels commonly tested (1 - 1.5 normal); very hard on kidneys - need to dring 2-3 L per day. Improvement not typically seen for 1-2 weeks.






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






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






22. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






23. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






24. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






25. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






26. 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.






27. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






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






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






33. Needs to be taken at bed time






34. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






37. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






38. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






42. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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

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






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






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






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






48. Antidibetic. Must be discontinued 48 hrs prior to contrast media being given






49. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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