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NCLEX Meds

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1. Treatment for seizures.






2. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






4. Metered does inhaler for control of asthma; rinse mouth after use.






5. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






7. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






10. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






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






15. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






17. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






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






23. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






25. Stool softner.






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






27. Cephalosporin antibiotic






28. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






32. Antiparkinson drugs.

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33. Antihypertensive






34. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






37. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






39. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






40. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






41. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






43. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






45. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






47. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






48. Osmotic diuretic






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






50. Hypotension is major side effect.