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NCLEX Meds

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1. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






3. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






6. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






8. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






12. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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

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15. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






16. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






19. 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.






20. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






21. (norepinephrine). Vasopressor. Severe hypotension and shock.






22. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






25. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






27. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






28. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






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






34. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






35. 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.






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






37. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






38. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






39. (cefazolin). Anti - infective. 1st gen. cephalosporin.






40. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






41. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






42. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






45. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






47. Antihypertensive






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






49. Treatment for seizures.






50. Expected results is prolonged PTT time of 1.5 times the control.