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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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

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






5. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






6. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






8. Antiemetic - antihistamine - sedative/hypnotic; can cause NECROSIS to vein






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






10. Loop diuretic that causes potassium excreation.






11. Antihypertensive






12. 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.






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






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






15. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






17. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






18. Always drawn up first.






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






28. (oxazepam). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






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






31. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






32. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






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






35. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






38. Cephalosporin antibiotic






39. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






42. Viagra - Levitra - Cialis.






43. Antipsychotic - antimetic. SE may be difficulty urinating which can become severe health problem.






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






45. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






47. .45 ; .2 ; D5W






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






49. Antiparkinson agent. Treatment of acute extrapyramidal SE-(torticollis).






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