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NCLEX Meds

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

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






3. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






4. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






6. MAOI- avoid aged cheese - yogurt - beer - & wine.






7. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






8. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






9. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






12. Antihypertensive






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






14. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






15. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






16. Always drawn up first.






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






22. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






23. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






24. Metered does inhaler for control of asthma; rinse mouth after use.






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






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






27. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






28. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






29. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






30. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Antianginal. Acute and long - term mgt of angina pectoris - CHF - MI. Raises HR.






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






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






41. Hypotension is major side effect.






42. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






45. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






46. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






48. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






49. Antiparkinson drugs.

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