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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






5. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






6. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






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






10. Always drawn up first.






11. A rapid acting insulin w/an onset of 5-15 minutes.






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






13. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






16. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






18. Antihypertensive






19. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






21. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






23. Antiparkinson agent - antidiabetic/dopamine agonists. Take w/meals to prevent GI upset.






24. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






34. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






35. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






36. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






38. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






39. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






41. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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

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






44. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






45. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






46. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






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






50. Treatment for seizures.