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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






3. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






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






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






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






8. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






11. Cephalosporin antibiotic






12. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






13. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






17. Stool softner.






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






29. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






30. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






31. Hypotension is major side effect.






32. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






34. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






37. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






40. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






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






44. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






46. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






47. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






48. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






50. Peaks in 2-4 hours.