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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Always drawn up first.






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






4. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






7. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






8. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






11. (cefazolin). Anti - infective. 1st gen. cephalosporin.






12. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






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






18. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






19. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






20. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






24. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






26. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






28. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






30. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






32. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






33. Antihypertensive






34. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






36. 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.






37. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






39. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






41. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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






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

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47. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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