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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






4. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






5. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






9. 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.






10. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






13. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






17. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






21. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






22. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






25. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






27. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






29. Antiparkinson drugs.

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30. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






31. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






32. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






34. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






36. 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.






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






38. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






40. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






41. Antihypertensive






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






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






44. Osmotic diuretic






45. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






46. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






47. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






48. Potassium sparing diuretic






49. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






50. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.