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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. Always drawn up first.






4. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






14. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






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






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






19. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






20. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






21. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






23. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






24. Treatment for seizures.






25. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






27. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






30. 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.






31. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






32. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






33. 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.






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

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






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






37. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






40. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






42. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






43. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






44. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






47. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






48. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






50. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.