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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Always drawn up first.






3. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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4. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






6. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






8. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






9. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






10. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






12. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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

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






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






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

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






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






21. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






24. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






25. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






26. Antihypertensive






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






28. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






30. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






31. Osmotic diuretic






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






33. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






35. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






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






40. Hypotension is major side effect.






41. 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.






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






43. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






46. Antiparkinson drugs.

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47. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






48. (benztropine). Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Treats extrapyramidal effects.






49. An herbal supplement used in the mgt of menopausal symptoms.






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