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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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

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






4. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






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






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






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






10. Antipsychotic - antimetic. SE may be difficulty urinating which can become severe health problem.






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






12. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






14. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






15. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






18. (Dopamine). Inotropic - vasopressor/adrenergic. BP - CO - Shock - increase renal perfusion.






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






20. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






21. Needs to be taken at bed time






22. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






24. Always drawn up first.






25. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






27. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






30. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






31. Osmotic diuretic






32. 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.






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






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






35. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






37. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






38. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






39. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






40. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






42. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






43. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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

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45. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






46. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






48. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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