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NCLEX Meds

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1. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






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






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






6. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






7. 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.






8. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






9. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






12. 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.






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






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

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






16. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






17. Stool softner.






18. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






20. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






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






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






26. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






28. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






32. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






34. Antipsychotic. Given IM w/ 2 inch - 21 gauge needle.






35. Always drawn up first.






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






37. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






38. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






40. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






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






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






46. Treatment for seizures.






47. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






49. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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