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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






4. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






5. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






8. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






11. Always drawn up first.






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






13. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






16. Antiparkinson drugs.

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17. Antianginal. Acute and long - term mgt of angina pectoris - CHF - MI. Raises HR.






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






19. (norepinephrine). Vasopressor. Severe hypotension and shock.






20. 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.






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






22. Cephalosporin antibiotic






23. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






27. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






29. Antihypertensive






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






31. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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32. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






33. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






35. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






37. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






39. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






43. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






44. Treatment for seizures.






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






46. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






48. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






49. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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