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NCLEX Meds

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1. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






4. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






7. Potassium sparing diuretic






8. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






9. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






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






15. Stool softner.






16. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






17. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






18. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






20. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






21. Cephalosporin antibiotic






22. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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


25. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Aka: estrogen. Initial SE: nausea. Long - term SE: visual disturbances & tinnitus






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






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






37. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






42. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






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






47. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






49. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






50. Hypotension is major side effect.