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NCLEX Meds

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1. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






2. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






3. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






5. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






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






11. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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

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






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






17. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






18. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






20. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






21. Osmotic diuretic






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






23. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






27. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






28. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






30. Stool softner.






31. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






33. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






35. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






37. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






39. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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

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






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






44. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






47. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






49. Needs to be taken at bed time






50. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.