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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






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






6. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






8. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






19. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






20. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






22. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






24. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






27. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






28. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






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






31. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






33. Is a short acting insulin w/an onset of action of 30-60 minutes.






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






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






36. Osmotic diuretic






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






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

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39. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






40. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






48. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






50. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.