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NCLEX Meds

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






2. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






9. Antidepressant. S/S of overdoes include excitability and tremors.






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






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






12. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






17. Treatment for seizures.






18. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






19. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






22. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






23. Antiparkinson drugs.

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24. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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25. (dobutamine). Inotropic/adrenergic. Heart failure.






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






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






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

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29. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






30. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






32. Antihypertensive






33. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






34. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






38. Hypotension is major side effect.






39. 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.






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






41. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






44. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






47. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






50. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.