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NCLEX Meds

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






2. (buspirone). Anti - anxiety medication.






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






10. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






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






12. Cephalosporin antibiotic






13. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






16. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






18. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






19. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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

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21. 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.






22. Treatment for seizures.






23. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






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






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






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






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






28. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






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






30. Stool softner.






31. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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






33. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






34. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






36. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






37. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






38. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






42. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






43. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






44. Can put patient into a bipolar episode.

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






46. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






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






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






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






50. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.