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NCLEX Meds

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1. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






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






6. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






7. Antihypertensive






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






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






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






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






12. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






13. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






15. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






16. Treatment for seizures.






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






18. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






19. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






20. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






27. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






28. Cephalosporin antibiotic






29. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






30. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






33. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






34. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






35. Bronchodilator; Adrenergic. Mgt of reversible airway diseases or to delay preterm labor. Maternal tachycardia can be SE -






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






37. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






38. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






39. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






41. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






42. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






43. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






44. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






47. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






48. Always drawn up first.






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






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