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NCLEX Meds

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1. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






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






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






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






5. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






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






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






8. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






11. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






13. Needs to be taken at bed time






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






15. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






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






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






18. Always drawn up first.






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






20. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






22. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






23. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






24. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






26. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






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






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






30. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






32. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






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






35. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






36. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






37. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






38. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






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






40. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






41. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






42. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






44. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






45. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






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






47. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






49. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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