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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. Always drawn up first.






4. (benztropine). Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Treats extrapyramidal effects.






5. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






6. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






8. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






9. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






10. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






11. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






13. Stool softner.






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






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

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






17. Cephalosporin antibiotic






18. Bronchodilator; Adrenergic. Mgt of reversible airway diseases or to delay preterm labor. Maternal tachycardia can be SE -






19. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






21. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






24. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






28. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






32. Antiparkinson agent. Treatment of acute extrapyramidal SE-(torticollis).






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






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






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






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






37. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






38. Ginko - ginger and garlic interfere w/ anti - coagulants.

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






40. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






42. Antiparkinson drugs.

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43. Osmotic diuretic






44. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






48. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






50. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.