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NCLEX Meds

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

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






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






4. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






8. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






11. Needs to be taken at bed time






12. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






13. 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.






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






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






16. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






20. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






21. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






25. Antiparkinson drugs.

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26. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






28. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






29. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






32. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






34. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






35. Antihypertensive






36. Calcium channel blocker/antihypertensive; when used w/other antiphyertensives can cause hypotension and HF.






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






38. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






40. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






41. Treatment for seizures.






42. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






43. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






44. Potassium sparing diuretic






45. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






46. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






47. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






48. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






50. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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