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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Osmotic diuretic






3. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






5. A very long acting insuling - has a continuous effect w/no peak.






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






7. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






11. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






15. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






16. 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.






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






18. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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19. Antiparkinson drugs.

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20. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






21. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






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






26. Hypotension is major side effect.






27. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






28. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






31. Bronchodilator; Adrenergic. Mgt of reversible airway diseases or to delay preterm labor. Maternal tachycardia can be SE -






32. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






33. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






34. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






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






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






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






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






40. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






42. Treatment for seizures.






43. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






44. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






48. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






49. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






50. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).