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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






3. Antiparkinson drugs.

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4. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






5. Osmotic diuretic






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






7. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






9. Potassium sparing diuretic






10. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






12. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






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






16. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






18. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






20. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






24. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






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






29. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






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






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

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






35. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






36. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






38. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






40. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






43. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






44. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






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






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






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