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NCLEX Meds

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1. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






3. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






6. Needs to be taken at bed time






7. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






11. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






13. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






14. Metered does inhaler for control of asthma; rinse mouth after use.






15. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






16. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






18. Potassium sparing diuretic






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






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






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






22. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






25. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






28. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






30. Antianginal. Acute and long - term mgt of angina pectoris - CHF - MI. Raises HR.






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






32. Can cause a hemorrhage during a sickle cell crisis.






33. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






35. Antiarrhythmics. Used for premature ventricular contractions in excess of 6 per minute.






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






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






38. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






39. 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.






40. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






41. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






42. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






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






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






46. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






48. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






50. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.