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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






2. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






4. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






6. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






8. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






9. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






10. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






11. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






12. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






14. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






17. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






18. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






21. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






22. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






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

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






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






28. Antihypertensive






29. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






30. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






31. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






32. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






34. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






35. Osmotic diuretic






36. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






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






41. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






42. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






46. Stool softner.






47. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






48. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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