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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antiparkinson drugs.

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2. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






4. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






14. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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

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16. Iron. Constipation is a side effect. Gastric irritation - nausea - abdominal cramps - a/v/d and dark colored stools are also side effects.






17. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






19. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






22. 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.






23. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






25. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






29. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






30. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






32. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






33. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






34. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






35. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






37. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






41. Treatment for seizures.






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






43. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






44. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






45. Antiparkinson agent - antidiabetic/dopamine agonists. Take w/meals to prevent GI upset.






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






47. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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