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NCLEX Meds

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1. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






4. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






8. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






9. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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

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11. (dobutamine). Inotropic/adrenergic. Heart failure.






12. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






14. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






16. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






20. Antiulcer agent/histamine h2 antagonist. Used in GERD and ulcers; taken once a day - at bedtime.






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






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






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






24. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






25. Hypotension is major side effect.






26. 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.






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






28. Potassium sparing diuretic






29. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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

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






32. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






36. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






39. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






40. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






41. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






44. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






45. Can cause postural hypotension; monitor VS before & after administration.






46. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






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