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NCLEX Meds

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1. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






3. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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

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6. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






7. Antihypertensive






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






9. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






11. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






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






16. Antihypertensive ace inhibitor. Treats BP - mgt of symptomatic HF.






17. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






18. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






20. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






21. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






22. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






25. Potassium sparing diuretic






26. Stool softner.






27. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






28. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






29. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






30. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






31. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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

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33. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






35. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






37. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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






42. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






45. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






46. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






47. Tricyclic Antidepressant. SE: sore throat - fever - increased fatiuge - and V/D






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






49. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






50. Needs to be taken at bed time