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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






10. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






11. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






12. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






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






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






18. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






19. Antiemetic used to control N & V - anxiety.






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






21. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






25. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






26. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






28. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






30. Needs to be taken at bed time






31. 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.






32. Antiinfective - antiprotozoal - antiulcer agent. Used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease.






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






34. Antihypertensive






35. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






43. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






44. Antiulcer agent/histamine h2 antagonist. Used in GERD and ulcers; taken once a day - at bedtime.






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






46. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






47. Antiparkinson drugs.

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48. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






50. Potassium sparing diuretic