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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






4. Antihypertensive






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






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






7. 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.






8. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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9. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






12. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






14. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






16. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






18. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






20. Antiemetic - antihistamine - sedative/hypnotic; can cause NECROSIS to vein






21. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






23. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






24. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






25. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






28. Needs to be taken at bed time






29. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






31. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






32. Metered does inhaler for control of asthma; rinse mouth after use.






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






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






35. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






38. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






39. Antifungal/imidazoles. Treats candidasis as seen in AIDS.






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






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






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






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






44. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






45. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






48. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






49. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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