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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






2. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






5. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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

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






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






9. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






11. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






14. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






15. Stool softner.






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






17. Treatment for seizures.






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






19. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






20. Antiparkinson drugs.

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21. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






23. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






26. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






28. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






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






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






34. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






35. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






36. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






38. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






40. Cephalosporin antibiotic






41. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






42. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






43. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






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






47. Affect the muscles around the bronchi (large airways). When the lungs are irritated - these bands of muscle can tighten - making the bronchi narrower. ______work by stopping the muscles from tightening.






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






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






50. Drug of choice for burn pain management.