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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






3. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






4. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






5. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






6. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






7. Anti - inflammatory steroid. Maintenance of asthma; rinse mouth after using.






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






9. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






12. Antihypertensive






13. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






14. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






16. Osmotic diuretic






17. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






20. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






21. Potassium sparing diuretic






22. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






23. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.






24. Hypotension is major side effect.






25. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






27. Treatment for seizures.






28. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






32. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






34. Stool softner.






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






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






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






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






39. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






45. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






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






50. Needs to be taken at bed time