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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






10. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






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






15. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






17. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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






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






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






23. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






25. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






26. Treatment for seizures.






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






28. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






31. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






33. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






35. Needs to be taken at bed time






36. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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

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






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






40. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






41. Stool softner.






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






43. Antiparkinson agent. Treatment of acute extrapyramidal SE-(torticollis).






44. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






46. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






47. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






48. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






49. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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