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NCLEX Meds

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1. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






2. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






4. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






6. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






7. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






9. Treatment for seizures.






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






11. Cause Respiratory depression and are contraindicated in head injuries; masks s/s of ICP.






12. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






14. Antihypertensive






15. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






16. Opioid analgesic. Monitor RR and depth of respirations.






17. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






18. Cephalosporin antibiotic






19. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






21. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






22. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






24. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






26. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






28. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






29. Always drawn up first.






30. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






31. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






32. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






35. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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

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38. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






39. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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

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






44. 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.






45. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






47. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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