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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






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






6. Antihypertensive






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






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






9. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






10. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






14. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






15. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






17. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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






21. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






25. Needs to be taken at bed time






26. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






29. (isoproterenol). Antiarrhythmics - bronchodilators/adrenergics. Asthma - COPD - Bradycardia.






30. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






31. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






33. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






34. Always drawn up first.






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






36. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






37. Treatment for seizures.






38. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






43. Stool softner.






44. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






46. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






48. Hypotension is major side effect.






49. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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