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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






11. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






13. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






16. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






19. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






20. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






21. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






23. Antidepressant. S/S of overdoes include excitability and tremors.






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






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






26. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






27. 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.






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






29. Needs to be taken at bed time






30. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






33. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






34. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






41. Always drawn up first.






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






43. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






44. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






47. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






48. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






50. Potassium sparing diuretic