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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antiparkinson drugs.

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2. Potassium sparing diuretic






3. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






4. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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

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






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






10. Antiarrhythmics. Used for premature ventricular contractions in excess of 6 per minute.






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






12. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






14. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






15. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






19. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






21. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






25. Is a short acting insulin w/an onset of action of 30-60 minutes.






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






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






28. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






29. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






31. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






33. 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.






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






35. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






38. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






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






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






44. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






48. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






49. Needs to be taken at bed time






50. Treatment for seizures.