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NCLEX Meds

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






2. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






3. Cephalosporin antibiotic






4. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






15. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






16. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






17. Needs to be taken at bed time






18. Treatment for seizures.






19. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






20. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






23. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






24. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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. Antiarrhythmic. Adverse reactions are severe hypotension or bradycardia.






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






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






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






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

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






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






35. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






36. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






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






41. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






42. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






43. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






50. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam