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NCLEX Meds

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1. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






5. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






6. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






8. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






10. Antihypertensive






11. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






18. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






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






23. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






24. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






26. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






27. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






31. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






33. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






35. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






37. Antiparkinson drugs.

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38. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






40. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






41. Stool softner.






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






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






44. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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45. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






50. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.