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NCLEX Meds

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1. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






2. Antiparkinson drugs.

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

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






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






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






7. Antiemetic used to control N & V - anxiety.






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






9. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






10. 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.






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






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

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






14. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






16. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






17. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






19. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






20. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






24. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






26. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






27. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






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






32. Antifungal/imidazoles. Treats candidasis as seen in AIDS.






33. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






35. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






37. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






38. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






39. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






40. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






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






44. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






45. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






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






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






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






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