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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






5. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






6. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






9. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






11. 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.






12. Stool softner.






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

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14. Antihypertensive






15. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






16. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






18. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






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






23. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






24. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






25. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






26. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






27. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






29. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






30. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






32. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






35. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






36. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






37. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






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






40. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






42. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






44. Osmotic diuretic






45. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






46. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






47. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






49. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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