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NCLEX Meds

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1. Treatment for seizures.






2. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






3. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






6. Can cause fetal hemorrhage; do not use during pregnancy.






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






8. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






9. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






14. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






17. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






19. Always drawn up first.






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






21. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






24. Antihypertensive






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






26. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






27. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






29. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






30. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






31. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






34. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






35. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






38. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






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






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






44. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






46. Antiparkinson drugs.

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47. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






49. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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