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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antihypertensive






2. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






3. Antipsychotic. Schizophrenia - bipolar - autistic disorder. SE- weight gain - photosensitivity - impaired body temp regulation.






4. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






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






9. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






10. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






11. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






13. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






14. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






15. Expected results is prolonged PTT time of 1.5 times the control.






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






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






18. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






19. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






20. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






23. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






26. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






27. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






28. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






31. Stool softner.






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






33. Antianginal - antihypertenisve/ Calcium Channel Blocker. Check pulse before administering - bradycardia is major SE.






34. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






37. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






39. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






40. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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41. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






42. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






44. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






45. Hypotension is major side effect.






46. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






48. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






49. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.






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

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