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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. 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.






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






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






6. Stool softner.






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






8. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






12. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






13. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






14. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






16. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






18. Osmotic diuretic






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






20. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






21. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






22. Antidepressant/SSRI. Treats OCD - depression - bulimia nervosa - panic disorder. SE: dry mouth - postural hypotension






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






24. Always drawn up first.






25. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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

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






28. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






30. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






31. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






32. Antihypertensive






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






34. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






35. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






46. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






47. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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