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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






4. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






6. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






8. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






11. Stool softner.






12. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






13. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






16. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






18. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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

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






22. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






24. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






25. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






26. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






27. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






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






32. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






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






37. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






39. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






40. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






44. Cause Respiratory depression and are contraindicated in head injuries; masks s/s of ICP.






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






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






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






48. Antihypertensive ace inhibitor. Treats BP - mgt of symptomatic HF.






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






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