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NCLEX Meds

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1. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






3. Potassium sparing diuretic






4. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






5. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






6. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






9. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






22. Treatment for seizures.






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






24. Antihypertensive






25. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






26. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






29. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






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






34. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






38. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






41. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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

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45. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






46. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






48. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






49. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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