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NCLEX Meds

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1. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






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






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






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






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






7. LR ; .09NS ; blood products






8. Antipsychotic. Major SE: extrapyramidal symptoms.






9. (hydroxyzine). Anti - anxiety - antihistamine - seadative/hypnotic.






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






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

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12. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






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






17. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






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






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

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20. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






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






23. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






24. Supplement for pernicious anemia.






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






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






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






28. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






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






32. Always drawn up first.






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






34. A Loop diuretic that has ototoxic effects.






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






36. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






37. (pheneizine). Antidepressant/MAOI.






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






39. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






41. Antiparkinson drugs.

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






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






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






45. Needs to be taken at bed time






46. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






47. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






49. Supplement for pregnant women to prevent neural tube defects






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