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NCLEX Meds

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1. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






3. Stool softner.






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






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






6. Hypotension is major side effect.






7. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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

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18. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






20. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






21. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






22. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






25. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






26. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






27. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






31. Treatment for seizures.






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






33. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






36. Always drawn up first.






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






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






39. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






41. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






45. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






46. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






47. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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