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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






5. 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.






6. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






7. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






10. 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.






11. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






12. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






13. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






14. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






15. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






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






19. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






20. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






24. Stool softner.






25. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






27. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






28. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






29. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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

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






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






35. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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

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






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






39. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






41. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






42. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






45. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






47. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






49. Can cause postural hypotension; monitor VS before & after administration.






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