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NCLEX Meds

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1. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






2. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






11. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






15. Antiarrhythmics. Used for premature ventricular contractions in excess of 6 per minute.






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






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

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






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






20. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






21. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






22. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






23. Always drawn up first.






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






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






26. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






29. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






30. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






33. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






35. Antiemetic used to control N & V - anxiety.






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






37. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






38. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






39. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






41. 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.






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






43. Antiinfective - antiprotozoal - antiulcer agent. Used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease.






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






45. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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






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