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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






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






7. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






9. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






10. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






12. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






13. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






17. Treatment for seizures.






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






19. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






20. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






24. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






25. Stool softner.






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






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






28. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






29. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






30. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






32. Antiparkinson drugs.


33. 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.






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






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






36. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






37. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






39. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






40. Always drawn up first.






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






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






43. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






44. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






45. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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


49. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






50. 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.