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NCLEX Meds

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1. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






2. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






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






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






7. Always drawn up first.






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






9. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






11. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






13. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






18. Osmotic diuretic






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






20. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






22. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






24. Antiparkinson drugs.

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25. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






26. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






28. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






29. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






32. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






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






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

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






38. 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.






39. Needs to be taken at bed time






40. Can cause postural hypotension; monitor VS before & after administration.






41. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






43. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






46. Antiulcer agent/histamine h2 antagonist. Used in GERD and ulcers; taken once a day - at bedtime.






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






48. Treatment for seizures.






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






50. Potassium sparing diuretic