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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






4. 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.






5. Treatment for seizures.






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






7. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






9. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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

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






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






13. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






16. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






17. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






19. 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.






20. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






21. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






22. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






23. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






24. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






28. (benztropine). Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Treats extrapyramidal effects.






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






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






31. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






32. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






33. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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

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36. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






40. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






42. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






43. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






44. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






46. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






49. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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