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NCLEX Meds

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1. Stool softner.






2. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






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






7. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






9. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






10. Anti - convulsant. Reduces amount of anesthesia needed.






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






12. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






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






17. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






18. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






19. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






22. Antiarrhythmics. Used for premature ventricular contractions in excess of 6 per minute.






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






24. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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

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26. (nitroprusside) Antihypertensive. Agent used to treat shock - cardiac arrest - and anaphylaxis






27. Antidepressant. S/S of overdoes include excitability and tremors.






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






34. Potassium sparing diuretic






35. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






39. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






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






43. Antianginal. Acute and long - term mgt of angina pectoris - CHF - MI. Raises HR.






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






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






46. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






49. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






50. Decreases effect of Sinemet.