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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






5. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






6. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






7. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






10. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






12. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






13. Antihypertensive






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






15. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






16. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






19. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






20. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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






24. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






26. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






28. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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

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






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






33. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






34. Stool softner.






35. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






36. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






37. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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