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NCLEX Meds

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1. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






4. Cephalosporin antibiotic






5. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






7. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






8. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






10. Always drawn up first.






11. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






12. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






13. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






14. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






15. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






17. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






18. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






19. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






20. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






21. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






22. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






23. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






25. Lipid - lowering agent. Used w/high triglyceride levels; monitor AST levels (8-20).






26. Antirheumatic. Treats Inflammatory Bowel Disease - administer w/food or after meals.






27. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






30. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






32. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






36. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






38. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






41. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






42. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






44. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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45. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






46. 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.






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






48. Stool softner.






49. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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