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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






4. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






6. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






7. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






9. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






11. 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.






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






13. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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. Stool softner.






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






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






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






19. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






20. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






21. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






22. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






23. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






26. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






27. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






28. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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

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






32. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






35. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






38. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






39. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






40. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






41. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






43. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






47. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






49. Potassium sparing diuretic






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