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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






4. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






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

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10. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






13. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






14. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






16. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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17. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






18. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






19. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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

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






23. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






27. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






30. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






34. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






36. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






37. 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.






38. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






39. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






42. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






45. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






47. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






48. 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.






49. A rapid acting insulin w/an onset of 5-15 minutes.






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