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NCLEX Meds

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






2. 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.






3. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






4. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






5. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






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






10. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






12. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






14. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Antiulcer agent/histamine h2 antagonist. Used in GERD and ulcers; taken once a day - at bedtime.






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






24. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






25. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






26. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






30. Antiarrththmic - inotropic. HF - A- fib - atrial flutter - paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Increases force of Myocardial contraction. Increases CO and slows HR.






31. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






32. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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

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






35. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






38. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






41. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






42. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






43. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






44. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






48. Cephalosporin antibiotic






49. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






50. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.