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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






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






6. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






7. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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






11. Antihypertensive






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






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

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14. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






15. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






16. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






17. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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

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19. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






20. 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.






21. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






22. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






24. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






28. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






32. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






34. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






38. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






41. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






43. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






45. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






46. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






49. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






50. Hypotension is major side effect.