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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






5. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






6. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






7. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






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






12. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






15. Expected results is prolonged PTT time of 1.5 times the control.






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






17. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






19. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






20. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






21. Needs to be taken at bed time






22. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






23. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






25. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






27. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






31. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






33. (benztropine). Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Treats extrapyramidal effects.






34. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Always drawn up first.






44. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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

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






47. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






48. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






49. Hypotension is major side effect.






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