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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






4. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






5. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






7. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






8. Hypotension is major side effect.






9. Needs to be taken at bed time






10. Antihypertensive






11. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






13. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






14. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






16. 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.






17. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






21. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






34. 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.






35. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






38. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






39. Always drawn up first.






40. Anti - convulsant. Reduces amount of anesthesia needed.






41. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






45. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






46. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






48. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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