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NCLEX Meds

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






2. (nitroprusside) Antihypertensive. Agent used to treat shock - cardiac arrest - and anaphylaxis






3. Potassium sparing diuretic






4. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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

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6. Always drawn up first.






7. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






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






11. Stool softner.






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






13. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






14. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






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

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






20. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






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






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






25. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






26. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






28. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






43. Cephalosporin antibiotic






44. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






47. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






49. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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