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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






3. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






7. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






10. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






14. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






15. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






17. Stool softner.






18. MAOI- avoid aged cheese - yogurt - beer - & wine.






19. Metered does inhaler for control of asthma; rinse mouth after use.






20. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






21. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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

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24. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






27. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






29. 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.






30. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






31. Hypotension is major side effect.






32. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






33. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






35. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






38. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






42. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






44. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






45. Antiinfective - antiprotozoal - antiulcer agent. Used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease.






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






47. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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