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NCLEX Meds

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






2. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






4. Cephalosporin antibiotic






5. Antihypertensive






6. Potassium sparing diuretic






7. Treatment for seizures.






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






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

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






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






12. Always drawn up first.






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






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






15. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






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






19. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






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






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






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






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






24. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






25. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






26. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






27. A very long acting insuling - has a continuous effect w/no peak.






28. (dobutamine). Inotropic/adrenergic. Heart failure.






29. Ovulation inducer; changes hormonal effects on ovary.






30. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






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






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






35. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






37. Antiparkinson drugs.

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

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






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






41. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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49. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






50. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.