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NCLEX Meds

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






2. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






3. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






5. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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

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

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10. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






12. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






13. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






14. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






15. Anti - hypertensive patch. PO treats ADHD. Epidural form treats cancer pain.






16. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






17. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. Treatment for seizures.






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






25. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






29. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






31. Stool softner.






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






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






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






35. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






37. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






38. Always drawn up first.






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






40. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






43. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






45. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






46. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






48. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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