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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






4. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






7. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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

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






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






12. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






14. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






15. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






16. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






18. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






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






23. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






25. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






27. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






29. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






30. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






38. 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.






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






40. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






41. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






42. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






45. Hypotension is major side effect.






46. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






47. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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

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49. Needs to be taken at bed time






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