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NCLEX Meds

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






2. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






4. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






7. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






8. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






11. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






14. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






29. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






31. Always drawn up first.






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






33. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






34. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






36. Antiparkinson drugs.

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37. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






39. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






40. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






41. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






42. Needs to be taken at bed time






43. 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.






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

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






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






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






48. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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