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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






5. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






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






9. Cephalosporin antibiotic






10. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






11. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






12. Hypotension is major side effect.






13. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






15. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






16. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






19. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






20. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






21. Antihypertensive






22. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






25. Antipsychotic - antimetic. SE may be difficulty urinating which can become severe health problem.






26. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






27. Always drawn up first.






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






29. An herbal supplement used in the mgt of menopausal symptoms.






30. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






31. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






34. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






37. Stool softner.






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






39. Treatment for seizures.






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






41. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






43. Antianginal. Acute and long - term mgt of angina pectoris - CHF - MI. Raises HR.






44. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






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






49. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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