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NCLEX Meds

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1. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






3. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






4. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






7. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






11. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






12. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






13. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






14. 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.






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






16. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






19. Osmotic diuretic






20. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






22. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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

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26. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






29. Needs to be taken at bed time






30. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






32. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






41. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






42. 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.






43. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






45. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






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






50. Potassium sparing diuretic