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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






4. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






5. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






6. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






7. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






9. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






10. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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

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






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






14. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






15. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






21. End in 'lol' - decrease BP. Negative SE: bronchospasms and bradycardia.






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






23. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






24. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






26. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






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






29. Antiparkinson drugs.

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30. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






31. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






35. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






43. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






44. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






46. Cause Respiratory depression and are contraindicated in head injuries; masks s/s of ICP.






47. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






48. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






49. Hypotension is major side effect.






50. Lipid - lowering agent. Used w/high triglyceride levels; monitor AST levels (8-20).