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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






5. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






7. Potassium sparing diuretic






8. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






10. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






13. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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24. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






27. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






29. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






30. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






32. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






33. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






34. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






35. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






36. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






37. 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.






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






39. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






40. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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

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






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






44. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






46. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






47. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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