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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






3. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






5. Antiparkinson drugs.

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6. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






8. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






19. Stool softner.






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






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






22. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






23. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






26. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






28. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






32. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






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






37. Treatment for seizures.






38. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






39. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






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






44. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






46. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






47. Osmotic diuretic






48. 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.






49. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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