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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






3. Antihypertensive






4. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






5. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






6. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






9. 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.






10. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






14. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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






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






18. Stool softner.






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

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






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






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






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






24. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






28. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






30. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






31. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






33. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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

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35. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






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






40. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






41. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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42. 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.






43. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






44. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






47. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






48. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






50. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.