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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






4. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






5. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






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






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






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






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






11. Antiarrhythmic. Adverse reactions are severe hypotension or bradycardia.






12. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






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






17. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






18. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






19. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






20. Cephalosporin antibiotic






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






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

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






24. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






26. Needs to be taken at bed time






27. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






30. Always drawn up first.






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






32. Potassium sparing diuretic






33. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






34. Osmotic diuretic






35. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






38. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






39. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






42. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






43. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






44. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






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






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






49. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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