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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






5. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






7. Needs to be taken at bed time






8. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






9. Treatment for seizures.






10. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






11. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






14. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






18. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






19. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






21. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






22. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






26. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






27. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






30. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






32. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






33. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






34. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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35. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






36. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






37. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






40. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






43. Antipsychotic. Given IM w/ 2 inch - 21 gauge needle.






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






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






46. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






50. Always drawn up first.