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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antirheumatic. Treats Inflammatory Bowel Disease - administer w/food or after meals.






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






3. Cephalosporin antibiotic






4. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






14. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






16. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






17. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






18. Anti - hypertensive patch. PO treats ADHD. Epidural form treats cancer pain.






19. Stool softner.






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






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






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






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






24. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






27. 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.






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






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

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






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






32. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






33. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






35. Treatment for seizures.






36. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






37. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






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






41. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






42. Needs to be taken at bed time






43. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






44. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






47. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






48. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






50. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma