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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






2. Antiparkinson drugs.

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3. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






7. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






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






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






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






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






13. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






15. Antirheumatic. Treats Inflammatory Bowel Disease - administer w/food or after meals.






16. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






17. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






18. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






19. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






21. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






22. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






24. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






29. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






31. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






32. 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.






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






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






35. Antihypertensive






36. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






39. Stool softner.






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






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






42. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






43. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






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






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






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






49. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






50. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.