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NCLEX Meds

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1. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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

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3. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






6. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






8. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






9. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






12. Can cause postural hypotension; monitor VS before & after administration.






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






14. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






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






19. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






21. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






22. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






24. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






28. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






30. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






32. Antihypertensive






33. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






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






39. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






42. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






44. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






45. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






46. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






47. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






49. 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.






50. 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.