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NCLEX Meds

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1. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






3. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






4. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






6. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






7. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






8. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






10. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






11. Antihypertensive






12. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






13. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






22. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






23. Stool softner.






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






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

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






27. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






29. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






32. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






33. 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.






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






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






36. Osmotic diuretic






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






38. An intermediate - acting insulin w/ a peak action of 6-12 hours






39. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






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






44. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






45. Ginko - ginger and garlic interfere w/ anti - coagulants.

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46. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






48. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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