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NCLEX Meds

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1. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






4. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






5. Anti - inflammatory steroid. Maintenance of asthma; rinse mouth after using.






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






7. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






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






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






13. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






14. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






17. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






18. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






20. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






23. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






27. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






28. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






29. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






30. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






35. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






37. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






38. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






40. End in 'lol' - decrease BP. Negative SE: bronchospasms and bradycardia.






41. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






42. 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.






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

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






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






46. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






47. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






48. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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