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NCLEX Meds

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1. Always drawn up first.






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






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






4. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






5. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






6. 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.






7. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.


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






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






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






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






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


13. Hypotension is major side effect.






14. Osmotic diuretic






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






16. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






19. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






21. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






24. Antiparkinson drugs.


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






26. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






27. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






28. Antihypertensive






29. 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.






30. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






33. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






34. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






37. Treatment for seizures.






38. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






41. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






42. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






44. Stool softner.






45. Used to treat tetany resulting from possible damage to parathyroid gland.






46. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






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