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NCLEX Meds

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2. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






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






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






7. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






8. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






9. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






10. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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

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13. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






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






17. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






19. Stool softner.






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






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






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






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






24. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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






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






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






30. Osmotic diuretic






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






32. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






33. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






34. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






38. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






39. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






40. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






41. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






43. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






45. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






46. Antihypertensive






47. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






49. Potassium sparing diuretic






50. Peaks in 2-4 hours.