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NCLEX Meds

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1. Needs to be taken at bed time






2. Stool softner.






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






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






5. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






6. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






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






11. (ipratropium bromide). Bronchodilator/Anticholinergic. COPD.






12. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






16. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






18. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






21. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






22. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






23. 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.






24. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






25. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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

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29. Antihypertensive






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






31. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






33. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






35. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






36. Osmotic diuretic






37. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






39. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






40. Always drawn up first.






41. (isoproterenol). Antiarrhythmics - bronchodilators/adrenergics. Asthma - COPD - Bradycardia.






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

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






44. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






48. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






50. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.