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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






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






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






7. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






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






12. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






14. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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






18. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






19. Stool softner.






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


21. Treatment for seizures.






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






23. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






24. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






25. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






26. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






28. Iron. Constipation is a side effect. Gastric irritation - nausea - abdominal cramps - a/v/d and dark colored stools are also side effects.






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






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






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






32. 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.






33. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






35. 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.






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






37. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






38. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






40. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






42. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






44. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






47. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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