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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






4. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






5. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






7. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






8. 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.






9. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






10. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






11. Cephalosporin antibiotic






12. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






15. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






16. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






17. Stool softner.






18. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






19. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






20. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






22. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






23. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






24. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






25. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






27. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






29. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






31. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






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






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






36. Can cause a hemorrhage during a sickle cell crisis.






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






38. Potassium sparing diuretic






39. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






40. Antihypertensive






41. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






45. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






49. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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