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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






4. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






5. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






6. (norepinephrine). Vasopressor. Severe hypotension and shock.






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






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






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






10. Antiparkinson drugs.

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

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12. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






13. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






14. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






16. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






17. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






18. Stool softner.






19. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






23. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






25. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






27. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






31. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






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






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






36. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






37. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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

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






40. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






41. Hypotension is major side effect.






42. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






44. (ipratropium bromide). Bronchodilator/Anticholinergic. COPD.






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






46. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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






50. Antihypertensive