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NCLEX Meds

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






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






3. (milrinone). Inotropic. CHF






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Osmotic diuretic






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






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






19. Hypotension is major side effect.






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






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






22. End in 'lol' - decrease BP. Negative SE: bronchospasms and bradycardia.






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






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






25. Antidysrhythmic. Used for bradycardia.






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






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






28. Decreases effect of Sinemet.






29. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma






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






31. Can cause photosensitivity - use sun screen.






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






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






34. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






35. Antiparkinson agent/anticholinergic. Counteracts extrapyramidal SE.






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






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






38. 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.






39. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






40. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






41. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






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






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






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






46. Needed in patients who are chronic alcoholics.






47. Treatment for seizures.






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






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






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