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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






6. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






7. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






8. 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.






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






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






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






12. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






21. Antihypertensive






22. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






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






26. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






27. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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28. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






29. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






31. Osmotic diuretic






32. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






34. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






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






39. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






43. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






45. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






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






49. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






50. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.