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NCLEX Meds

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1. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






2. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






8. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






10. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






11. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






13. Treatment for seizures.






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






15. Stool softner.






16. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






17. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






18. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






19. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






21. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






22. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






25. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






27. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






31. Antihypertensive






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






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






34. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






37. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






41. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






42. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






45. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






46. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






48. Osmotic diuretic






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






50. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.