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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Always drawn up first.






3. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






4. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






7. Stool softner.






8. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






10. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






12. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






15. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






16. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






17. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






19. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






21. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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

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23. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






27. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






30. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






32. 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.






33. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






34. Antihypertensive






35. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






36. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






38. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






39. 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.






40. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






43. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






45. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






46. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






47. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






48. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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