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NCLEX Meds

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. (tiotropium). Bronchodilator/anticholinergic.






10. Needs to be taken at bed time






11. Cephalosporin antibiotic. Can alter intestinal flora.






12. Peaks in 2-4 hours.






13. Cephalosporin antibiotic






14. Contraindicated in people w/bleeding disorders.






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






16. Antiparkinson drugs.

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17. Osmotic diuretic






18. Drug of choice for burn pain management.






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






20. Antitubercular. Peripheral neuropathy SE.






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






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






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






24. 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.






25. Taken w/something acidic at bedtime.






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






27. Ace Inhibitor - dry chronic cough.






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






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






30. Antiulcer. Caffeine contraindicated w/use.






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






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






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






34. Medications that end in AM. Ex: Lorazepam






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






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






37. Fast acting antihypertensive used in autonomic dysreflexia.






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






39. (citalopram). Antidepressant. SSRI.






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






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






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






43. Wellbutrin - Zyban (antidepressant).






44. 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.






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






46. Treatment for seizures.






47. Antiulcer/antiacid. Interferes with drug absorption.






48. Rescue med for Morphine overdose.






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






50. Contraindicated in closed angle glaucoma