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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






4. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






5. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






7. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






10. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






11. Antiparkinson drugs.

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12. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






13. Antihypertensive






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






15. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






18. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






20. Always drawn up first.






21. Osmotic diuretic






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






23. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






32. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






34. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






38. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






41. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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

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43. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






46. Stool softner.






47. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






49. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






50. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).